vai Bay, the decks were
covered with natives, many of whom Captain Cook recognised. The king,
Otoo, was among those on board, but he took fright without any apparent
reason, and landed again. The next day an encampment was made on shore
for the sail-makers, coopers, and the sick. This done, Captain Cook,
accompanied by Captain Furneaux, Mr Forster, and others, set off to
visit Otoo. He was found seated on the ground, under the shade of a
tree, with a large crowd round him, all standing uncovered, as a mark of
respect; that is, not only their heads bare, but their shoulders, and
some wore no clothing above the breast--his father not excepted.
Presents were made by Captain Cook, and the king was told that they were
given in friendship, and that none would be received in return. The
king inquired for Tupia, and for all the officers who were on board the
Endeavour on the former voyage. Otoo, though a fine tall young man, was
very nervous, and acknowledged that he had left the ship because he was
afraid of the guns. On the 27th, however, he came to the camp with a
large retinue, having first sent on board a quantity of cloth, fruits, a
hog, and two large fish. He, a sister and younger brother, with several
attendants, were persuaded to visit the ship, and all received presents,
Captain Cook afterwards taking them to their home at Oparree in his
boat.

On landing, the captain met a venerable old lady, the mother of Toutaha.
She seized him by the hands, and bursting into tears, exclaimed,
"Toutaha, the friend of Cook, is dead!" Captain Cook says that he was
so much affected that he should have wept also had not Otoo drawn him
away. Captain Furneaux made the king a present of a male and female
goat, in the hope that they might stock the island.

On another occasion, when Otoo came on board, as he entered the cabin
several chiefs who were there immediately uncovered their shoulders,
although they did not rise or show him any other mark of respect. He
was entertained with the bagpipes, which seemed to have especial charms
for the natives. The seamen also danced hornpipes and country dances.
In return, the king entertained the voyagers with a dramatic
performance, in which his sister took a part. The drama seemed to have
reference to the circumstances of the time, as Captain Cook's name was
frequently mentioned. The lady's dress was very elegant, being
decorated with long tassels made of feathers, hanging from the w