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whose flesh they said tasted strong of tobacco. The brig then went 

 to Ovolau, where Paddy left her. 



In addition, Paddy told me that he was satisfied that all the chiefs 

 of Rewa had been privy to the plot, particularly the brothers of 

 Vendovi, and that the whole plan had been arranged before the brig 

 left that island. Vendovi, however, was the person who had actually 

 perpetrated the outrage. 



Having heard this statement, I determined to capture Vendovi, 

 and asked Paddy if he would carry a letter immediately to Captain 

 Hudson, who was then, with the Peacock, at Rewa. After some 

 hesitation he agreed to do it, if I would give him a musket. I 

 accordingly prepared instructions directing Captain Hudson to make 

 Vendovi prisoner, and despatched Paddy next morning in a canoe for 

 Rewa. 



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