CHAP. IX

FROM PAGE 193 TO PAGE 217.

Arrival in the South Sea Islands—Anchorage in Matavai—Visit from Pomare—Landing his horse—Interview with the queen and princess—Astonishment of the natives on viewing the horse and his rider—Voyage to Eimeo—Opunohu. or Taloo harbour—Landing at Eimeo—Welcome

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from the natives—First night on shore—Present from the chiefs—Visit to the schools—First Sabbath in the islands—Description of the native chapel—Appearance and behaviour of native congregations—Voyage to Afareaitu—Native meal—Description of Afareaitu—Removal—Conveyance—Arrival.