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to come and settle on the island; a regular docu¬ 
ment to this effect was drawn up and signed in 
the name of the nation, by the three kings present— 
Raffangour, Hyavi, and Lambouin. 
The count now began to make preparations for his 
voyage, and appointed the old chief, Raffangour, head 
of the supreme council during his absence. He also 
made an arrangement of the affairs of the colony, and 
left written advice and instructions with the new com¬ 
mandant. Having taken every necessary precaution 
to prevent confusion or disturbance amongst them, he 
took leave of the chiefs, who accompanied him to the 
sea-side, and embarked on board the brig Le Bell 
Arthur, which he had freighted to convey him to the 
Cape of Good Hope. The parting scene was highly 
interesting, and did honour to the feelings of both 
parties. We cannot better describe it than in the 
count’s own words :—“ When I came to the sea-side 
I found myself surrounded by most of the chiefs of 
the country, and by all the people of the settlement, 
wishing me a good voyage; and the natives invoking 
Zanhar6 to assist me in my undertakings. At the 
conclusion they all wept; and at this single moment 
of my life, I felt what the heart is capable of suffering, 
when torn from a beloved and affectionate society to 
which it is devoted. At length I went on board, not 
without paying a tribute to nature, which I had newer 
experienced during the most dreadful sufferings of my 
tyrannical exile.” 
