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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. J 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 on account of the inexperienced officer who had 
her in temporary charge. 
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 
