48 OVOLAU. 
cupy, was at the service of the countrymen of his friend Whippy. 
Mr. Drayton during our stay obtained a camera lucida drawing of 
him, whilst he was leaning against a tree. 
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FEEJEE CHIEF, TUI LEVUKA. 
Ovolau is the principal residence of the white men in the group, to 
whose general deportment and good conduct I must bear testimony ; I 
met with none better disposed throughout the voyage than were found 
there. I at once engaged them to become our interpreters during the 
time we stayed, which afforded us many advantages in communicating 
with the natives. | 
About three hours after the Vincennes anchored, the Peacock en- 
tered; but there was no news or sign of the Flying-Fish, nor had she 
been seen while the Peacock was in the offing. I felt much uneasiness 
about her, more so as I specially dreaded any accident to that vessel 
in the vicinity of cannibal islands. 
I directed the chief, Tui Levuka, to send a message immediately to 
Ambau, to inform King Tanoa of my arrival, and desire him to visit me. 
This was at once assuming authority over him, and after the fashion (as 
I understood) of the country; but it was doubted by some whether he 
would come, as he was old, and a powerful chief. I thought the ex- 
periment was worth trying, as, in case he obeyed, it would be con- 
sidered that he acknowledged me as his superior, which J] thought 
