to be made of those who were
caught in the act. Soon after their arrival the ships were visited in
state by the King of the island, whose name was Terreeoboo. Some of his
chiefs accompanied him, and all of them were dressed in rich feathered
cloaks and helmets, and armed with long spears and daggers. Along with
them they brought their idols, which were gigantic busts made of
wicker-work, curiously covered with small feathers. Their eyes were
made of large pearl oysters, with a black nut fixed in the centre of
each; double rows of dogs' teeth ornamented their mouths, and their
features were strangely distorted. The King and his friends were
hospitably received. Presents were made, and expressions of good-will
and friendship interchanged.

Thus everything went on prosperously. The refitting and provisioning
were completed; games and ceremonies were witnessed; and finally the
ships left the island with the good wishes of a people who had treated
their visitors with singular kindness and hospitality during the whole
period of their sojourn.

Unfortunately, soon afterwards, the _Resolution_ was so much damaged in
a gale, that it was found necessary to return to Karakakooa Bay for
repairs. To the surprise of the voyagers their reception on this
occasion was very different from what it had been at first. There was
no shouting, no bustle, no coming off in shoals--only here and there a
canoe was seen stealing along the solitary shore. On inquiry, they were
told that King Terreeoboo was absent, and had laid the bay under taboo!
This looked very suspicious. However, as there was no help for it, they
landed their men with the foremast of one of the ships, which required
repair, and for two or three days pushed forward their work busily,
expecting that when the king returned and removed the interdict, the
natives would flock round them with the same good feeling as before.

Things went on in their usual quiet way till the afternoon of the 13th
of February. On the evening of that day the watering-party was
interfered with by natives who had armed themselves with stones, and
were becoming very insolent. On the appearance, however, of Captain
King with one of the marines, they threw away the stones, and some of
the chiefs drove the mob away. Captain Cook, on hearing of this,
ordered the sentinels to load with ball, and to fire if the interference
should be repeated. Soon after that the party on shore were alarmed by