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 1840.] in the canoe refused them admittance, and as we sailed away they were seen gambolling like Nereids.

Hitherto we had experienced light winds, probably owing to the vicinity of the islands; but shortly after quitting Chain Island the breeze freshened, and at half past six on the morning of the 4th we dropped anchor in Matavai Bay. I had forgotten that the Tahitans were one day in advance of us, the missionaries having brought their time from the westward; we were therefore obliged to change our Saturday for Sunday.

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