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 52 The current being strong in our favour, and our velocity above eight knots, the scene varied sufficiently to preserve our interest from flagging. Here also, as on Maui, several very pretty and loftier cascades embellished the scenery, which was rich in colours, but like the work of the scene painter, not bearing to be examined too closely. Attired in nature's clothing only, the scene will probably never be subjected to cultivation.

About sunset we were off the N.W. extreme of Molokoi, and steering for Oahu. About midnight we found ourselves much closer to the breakers of the latter island than our speed warranted us in expecting, the current having helped us considerably.

Fortunately we were on the alert, and hauled off in time to escape danger. The wind being very strong, with rain, we hove to until daylight and then bore up for Honululu.

At six the pilot's boat came off, bringing Mr. Reynolds; the pilot being drunk, and the wind not admitting our entry, we anchored outside. I landed, and was received with much warmth by my old friends the British and American Consuls. On the morning following the ship was anchored within the harbour, and our refit commenced.

The Consul applied for my interference, in the question raised against this government, by the forcible entry of the brigantine Clementine, under the British flag, and compelling her to receive on