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satisfied with their present state of ignorance and 
irreligion, and rather unwilling to be disturbed. 
After having united with the family in their evening 
devotions, on the 9th I took my leave, grateful for the 
hospitable entertainment and kind attention I had 
experienced, during my unexpected stay at their inte¬ 
resting station. I regretted that the illness of Mr. 
Stewart, which had been increasing for several days, 
prevented his accompanying me on my projected tour. 
At nine o’clock I walked down to the beach, but wait¬ 
ed till midnight before an opportunity offered for get¬ 
ting on board. On reaching the brig, I learned that 
they did not intend to sail till daylight. There were 
such multitudes of natives on board, and every place 
was so crowded, that it was impossible to pass from 
the gangway to the companion without treading on 
them; and it was difficult any where, either below or 
upon deck, to find room sufficient to lie down. 
Early in the morning of the 10th the vessel was under 
way, but the light winds, and stong westerly current, 
soon rendered it necessary to anchor. Between eight 
and nine I went on shore, and after breakfasting with 
the Mission family, returned to the beach, that I might 
be ready to embark whenever the wind should become 
favourable. I sat down in Keopuolani’s house, and 
entoed into an interesting conversation with her, Hoa- 
pri, and several other chiefs, respecting their ancient 
traditions and mythology. 
One of the ancient gods ot Maui, prior to its subju¬ 
gation by Tamehameha, they said, was Keoroeva. The 
body of the image was of wood, and was arrayed in 
garments of native tapa. The head and neck were 
formed of a kind of fine basket or wicker work, covered 
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