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CHAP. XVI. 
Visit from the Windward Islands—Opposition to the moral restraints of 
Christianity—Tatauing prohibited by the chiefs—Account of the dye 
instruments, and process, of tatauing—Variety of figures or patterns— 
The operation painful, and frequently fatal—Revival of the practice— 
Trial and penalty of the offenders — Rebellion against the laws and 
government—Public assembly—Address of Taua—Departure of the 
chiefs and people from the encampment of the king^s son—Singularity 
of their dress and appearance—Interview between the rival parties— 
Return of Hautia and the captives—Frequency of v/ar in the South 
Sea Islands—Polynesian war-god—Religious ceremonies and human 
sacrifices, prior to the commencement of hostilities—National councils 
—Mustering of forces—Emblems of the gods taken to the war—Strength 
of their fleets or armies—^The battle of Hooroto—Women engaging in 
war—Martial music—^Modes of attack—Single combats, challenges, &c. 
—^The rauti, or orators of battle—Sacrifice of the first prisoner—Use of 
the sling. 
During the year I 82 I 5 besides going to Tahiti, I made 
three voyages to Raiatea, and spent a number of weeks 
with the Missionaries there. These voyages were not 
dangerous, although we were often out at sea all night, 
and sometimes for nights and days together. The Hope, 
whose arrival at Tahiti in April had afforded us so 
much satisfaction, called at Huahine on her way to 
England, with a cargo she had taken at Tahiti. Shortly 
after this, wo were also favoured with a visit from Messrs. 
Darling and Bourne, who accompanied the captain of 
the Westmoreland from Tahiti, in the ship's long-boat. 
