had a strong party of marines on duty, and any party working at
a distance from the ship was always armed and under the command of an
officer experienced in dealing with the natives. Cook was pleased to
notice his men were not inclined to associate with the Maoris, and he
always tried to discourage familiarity between his crew and the natives
of the islands he visited. It is worthy of remark that two of the
Resolution were on the sick list, whilst the Discovery had a clean bill
of health.

One of their constant visitors was a man Cook calls Kahoura, who was
pointed out as having been the leader at the massacre of the Adventure's
men, and it was a matter of surprise to the natives that having him in
his power Cook did not kill him; but after the fullest possible enquiry
Cook believed it was best to let matters rest, as the attack had
evidently arisen out of a sudden quarrel, and was totally unpremeditated.
Burney thinks the Maoris felt a certain contempt for the English, either
because they were too generous in their dealings, or else because the
murders were unavenged.

The gardens that had been made at the last visit had in some respects
prospered; in particular the potatoes from the Cape had improved in
quality, but as they had been appreciated by the natives, there were few
to be got. Burney, on the other hand, declares that nothing could be
heard of the pigs and fowls that had been left. Omai was anxious to take
a New Zealander away with him, and soon found one to volunteer. It was
explained that he must make up his mind that he would not be able to
return, and as he seemed satisfied he and a boy were taken. When they
were seasick they deeply and loudly lamented leaving their home, but on
recovery they soon became "as firmly attached to us as if they had been
born amongst us."

THE WEEKLY PAPER.

Sailing on 25th February, they crossed the tropic on 27th March, some 9
degrees further west than Cook wished to have done, and had seen nothing
of importance. It is interesting to note that Burney says each ship
published a weekly paper, and on signal being made a boat was sent to
exchange when possible. He says Cook was a "Constant Reader," but not a
"Contributor." It is to be regretted that no copies exist of this,
probably the first oceanic weekly.

On 29th March, a small island Cook calls Manganouia was discovered in 21
degrees 57 minutes South, 201 degrees 53 minutes East (Burney gives 21
degrees 54 minutes Sout