His answer was equally affirmative on a repetition of the inquiry; and he added, that the flesh of men was excellent food, or, as he expressed it, "savoury eating".

It is understood that enemies slain in battle are the sole objects of this abominable custom.
The island, at which our voyagers had now touched, was called Atooi by the natives.

Near it was another island, named Oneeheow, where our commander came to an anchor on the 29th of the month.

The inhabitants were found to resemble those of Atooi in their dispositions, manners, and customs; and proofs, too convincing, appeared that the horrid banquet of human flesh is here as much relished, amidst plenty, as it is in New Zealand.

From a desire of benefiting these people by furnishing them with additional articles of food, the captain left them a ram goat and two ewes, a boar and sow pig of the English breed, and the seeds of melons, pumpkins and onions.