to his assistance, and all resistance was useless. They
pulled some of the creeping withies, that grow in those countries, and
bound me hand and foot; then selecting a large pole, they made me fast
to it, and carried me away. When they arrived at the beach, I was laid
down on my back, exposed to the burning sun. Left to my own
reflections, and calling to mind all that I could recollect from the
voyages and travels which I had read, I concluded that I was to be made
a sacrifice of to their gods. I prayed to Heaven for mercy, and
resigned myself to my fate, which appeared inevitable.

The islanders had all assembled on the beach close to where I lay. The
dead bodies of their companions, who had fallen in the conflict, and the
wounded, were carried into the canoes. They formed a circle round the
fire, which they had kindled, made several speeches, and danced a
war-dance. I turned round on my side, and perceived to my horror, that
they had collected all the bodies of my companions, and were devouring
them. What they did not feel inclined to eat, they packed up in
baskets, and put into the canoes. I anticipated that such would be my
own fate--not at present, as they had more than they could consume--but
that I should be reserved for a festival, after their arrival in their
own country. Nor was I incorrect in my supposition; they collected
together all the bones, which they carried with them, and putting me on
board, hoisted their mat sails, and steered away for their own islands.

On the third day we arrived, when I was carried on shore and confined in
what I believe was a burying-ground. They stuffed me every day with
pork and other victuals to keep me alive, and in good condition, but
they never cast me loose from the pole to which I was bound. I heard
processions, shouts, and lamentations for the dead; but I could see
nothing, for I was now too weak to turn on my side. When I had been a
week in this confined state, the agony arising from the swelling of my
limbs, and from the increased tightness of the ligatures was so great,
that I called for death to relieve me from my sufferings; and when I
once more found myself raised upon the shoulders of men, I was as
impatient for my approaching fate, as I should have been, under other
circumstances, for my release. My senses were gradually overpowered by
the pain, which was so much increased by the renewed suspension of my
body. I have a distinct recollection of b