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manner was cold and repulsive. He was without any attendants of 
high rank. Ngaraningiou shortly afterwards made his appearance, 
accompanied by six chiefs, and a retinue of thirty or forty men, form- 
ing a singular contrast to the unassuming appearance of the suite of 
the king. Another of the party was a chief of high rank, called Vuni- 
valu, “ Root of war:” he is a descendant of the royal family that were 
dethroned by Kania. His position gives him great influence, and, in 
case of war, the operations are confided to him. This chief bears, 
among the foreigners, the title of governor. 
. Ngaraningiou is equally tall with his eldest brother, the king, and 
better and more gracefully formed. He may be considered a good 
specimen of a Feejee man of high rank and fashion; indeed, his de- 
portment struck the officers as quite distinguished: he has, withal, 
the appearance of a roué, and his conduct does not belie the indications, 
and he is considered by all, both natives and white residents, as a dan- 
gerous man. The young chiefs who were his companions, resembled 
him in character and manners. They were all shown over the ship, 
* and every thing exhibited that it was thought could interest them; the 
small-arm men were exercised, the only music on board, the drum and 
fife, were played. These, together with the firing off the guns, shotted, 
did not fail to draw forth their usual expressions of wonder and sur- 
prise, “ whoo-oo!” the same that was uttered by Tanoa’s party, on 
board the Vincennes. After partaking of some refreshments with 
Captain Hudson, the rules and regulations, similar to those subscribed 
by Tanoa, were carefully interpreted to them by Mr. Cargill, and 
willingly subscribed by the king and chiefs, with the strongest 
assurances, on their part, that they should be carried into effect, and 
most strictly observed. Suitable presents were then distributed to the 
king and chiefs, and they left the ship, apparently highly delighted 
with their visit. 
The surveying operations were now prosecuted, and the naturalists, 
with as many officers as could be spared, visited Rewa. Captain 
Hudson describes the passage up to Rewa as tortuous and difficult, 
even for a boat, on account of the many sand-banks and_ shoals. 
Several of the gentlemen embarked with Mr. Cargill in his canoe, 
which had a high platform, underneath which was a sort of cuddy, 
with seats. It was a tolerably comfortable conveyance in fine weather ; 
but it was their misfortune to experience a heavy rain, and all were 
well wetted. The wind being contrary, they were obliged to scull 
the whole distance, and they describe the canoe as having an uncom- 
fortable rocking motion. 
