It not being intended that any of the shot should take effect, the surrounding multitude of the natives seemed to be more surprised than terrified.
Mr.Bligh, having been sent to examine a neighbouring bay, reported, on his return, that it had good anchorage and fresh water, and that it was in an accessible situation.

Into this bay, therefore the captain resolved to carry the ships, in order to refit, and to obtain every refreshment which the place could afford.

As night approached, the greater part of the Indians retired on shore; but numbers of them requested permission to sleep on board; in which request, curiosity (at least with regard to several of them) was not their sole motive; for it was found, the next morning, that various things were missing; on which account our commander determined not to entertain so many persons on board another night.
On the 17th, the ships came to an anchor in the bay which had been examined by Mr.Bligh, and which is called Karakakooa by the inhabitants.

At this time, the vessels continued to be much crowded with natives and were surrounded with a multitude of canoes.

Captain Cook, in the whole course of his voyages, had never seen so numerous a body of people assembled in one place.