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brought to the gangway in irons, expecting that their time was now 
come, and exhibiting great fear, both in their countenances and 
trembling limbs. Through David Whippy, I then told them, that 
although appearances were at first against them, I had satisfied myself 
that they intended to act a friendly part in assisting the launch, and as 
they had taken no share in the robbery and capture of the boat, and 
the people of their town had done nothing to molest us, instead of 
punishing them, I should reward them with presents, and send them 
back safely to their town. The joy that was depicted on their coun- 
tenances at this change can readily be imagined. Their irons were 
then removed, and the presents given. 
After thanking the officers and men for their good conduct in this 
affair, we piped down, and our several occupations were resumed. 
During the time that these chiefs were prisoners on board, a chief 
of this bay, who called himself Tui Mbua, (after the old chief of that 
name who has already been spoken of,) came on board, to beg that he 
might have the bodies of the prisoner chiefs to eat, expecting of 
course, they were to be killed. The request was made to one of the 
officers, (Mr. Vanderford,) who had been in this place before, and 
who spoke the Feejee language. It is said that such a request is con- 
sidered the greatest token of Feejee friendship, and it is believed that 
this was the inducement in the present case. 
The two chiefs remained on board some days, in consequence of 
the difficulty of sending them back, for the boats that attempted it 
were obliged to return, in consequence of the fresh trade-wind which 
was blowing. 
They afterwards requested permission to be set on shore, as they 
would prefer going home by land, which was accordingly done. 
During their stay on board, many of their customs were obtained 
from them, through the interpreter. The youngest, as I have before 
stated, was a high chief, and a person of some consequence, and 
what is remarkable for a Feejee man, was fond of music. He sang, 
of course, in the manner of his country. From him Mr. Drayton 
obtained the music, and through the interpreter, the words of the song. 
The character of the music is the same as that heard from others. 
It is as follows: 
