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None of the Tetuanui younger folk had seen it, but Haamoura directed us to return toward Papara as far as the thirty-ninth kilometer-stone, and to strike from that point towards the beach. Cook had had a sincere friendship, if not a sweeter sentiment, for Oberea, the high chiefess of the clan of Tevas at Papara, and whom at first he thought queen of Tahiti.
Among them she seemed to value most a child's doll, possibly supposing it to be one of the gods of the white man. She had apparently been deposed, and Tootahah had become the principal chief, but, jealous of the favours shown to Oberea, was not content until a doll had been presented to him also, and at first he seemed to value it more than a hatchet.
She, at the same time, acknowledged him to be one of the strangers she had before seen. Her name, they soon learned, was Oberea. She was tall and stout, and must have been handsome in her youth. Her countenance indicated much intelligence, and she was also unusually fair. She was thenceforth treated with great attention, and many presents were offered her.
A heathen temple The great Marae of Oberea I visit it with Rupert Brooke and Chief Tetuanui The Tahitian religion of old The wisdom of folly. Reading one day from Captain Cook's Voyages about a heathen temple not far from Mataiea which Cook had visited, I suggested to Brooke that we go to it.
Omai lisped broken English, and made all the assembled musicians hold their ears by howling Otaheitean love songs, such as those with which Oberea charmed her Opano. With the literary and fashionable society, which occasionally met under Dr. Burney's roof, Frances can scarcely be said to have mingled. She was not a musician, and could therefore bear no part in the concerts.
Captain Wallis had discovered a female whom he supposed to be the Queen of the isles. She was recognised by Mr Molineux, the master of the Endeavour, who had accompanied Captain Wallis on his late voyage. Her name was Oberea. She was therefore treated with much attention, and many presents were made to her.
So far as the disposition of the natives was concerned, the visit seems to have been satisfactory, though fewer hogs were obtained than were required. Mr Pickersgill was sent about in all directions to obtain them, and in one of his expeditions he saw Oberea, once the person of most importance in the island. She had now become old, poor, and of little consequence.
When an American mother tells me with pride, as occasionally happens, that her daughter can walk two miles and back without great fatigue, the very boast seems a tragedy; but when one reads that Oberea, queen of the Sandwich Islands, lifted Captain Wallis over a marsh as easily as if he had been a little child, there is a slight sense of consolation.
Birth and education Enters the Royal Navy Employed to take soundings in the Saint Lawrence Diligence in study Marriage Expedition to observe the transit of Venus Cook appointed to the command Equipment of the Endeavour Scientific men sail with him Leave Plymouth The nuns of Santa Clara Jealousy of the Governor of Rio de Janeiro Natives come on board Their behaviour Landing and exploring the country Overtaken by a snow-storm Sufferings from cold Return to the ship Voyage continued Round Cape Horn Run 700 leagues Coral reefs Naming islands Anchor in Matavia Bay Conduct of the natives Captain Cook lands Aspect of the country Reception by the chiefs Pocket-picking by the inhabitants A thief shot Annoyance of Captain Cook Excursions up the country Erect a fort Punishment of one of the ship's company The pity of the natives excited Theft Recovery of the property The transit of Venus The Queen Oberea A native priest wishes to accompany the English Dress, habits, and manufactures of the natives The expedition sails Islands visited A famous warrior Dancers The Society Islands Off Oheteroa Opposition of the people Anniversary of sailing A comet Discovery of New Zealand Disturbance with the natives Prisoners taken Attempt to carry off a boy Mercury Bay Furious Gale Survey of New Zealand completed Australia sighted Anchor, and go on shore Conduct of the people Botany Bay Strikes a reef Repairing the vessel Australia Sail for England Sickness at Batavia Arrival.
We were going toward the sea along a promontory, "the point" upon which Cook's mariners saw the etoa-trees a century and a half ago, about the time that Americans were seeking separation from England, before Napoleon had risen to power, and when gentlemen drank three bottles of port after dinner and took their places under the table. "Tooti was in love with Oberea," said the chief.
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