MS DISCOVERIES OF THEl FRENCH. 
therefore entreated Brue to cast anchor immedU 
ately before that place, in order that he might 
have an interview with him without danger to 
himself. The Director agreed to this request, 
and having announced his arrival by the discharge 
of cannon, the king appeared with his retinue on 
the banks of the river. A cordial meeting took 
place ; but Brue, before receiving his majesty on 
board, stipulated, that he should, during the visit, 
abstain from the use of strong liquors, in consi- 
deration of the inconveniences to which they 
were apt to give rise. The Brak readily closed 
with this condition, and he shewed every disposi- 
tion to make favourable arrangements as to the 
objects which the French had in view. As soon, 
however, as his majesty arrived on board, he be- 
gan to crave brandy with such earnestness, that 
the Director found it impossible to refuse it. To 
the surprise of all, however, this liquor was used 
in such moderation, as not at all to disorder the 
royal judgment ; and he behaved throughout in 
a very reasonable and friendly manner. Every 
thing demanded by the French was granted, un- 
less in one instance, where they were themselves 
satisfied by the reasons alleged against it. The 
king then went on shore amid the acclamations 
of the court and people, who were stationed along 
the banks. 
The same afternoon our traveller was visited by 
