The fact, however, was, that there was only two invalids upon the sick lists in both ships.
Curiosities, fish, and women, were the articles of commerce supplied by the New Zealanders.

The two first always came to a good market; but the latter did not happen, at this time, to be an acceptable commodity.

Our seamen had conceived a dislike to these people, and were either unwilling or afraid to associate with them; the good effect of which was, that our commander knew no instance of a man's quitting his station, to go to the habitations of the Indians.

A connexion with women it was out of Captain Cook's power to prevent; but he never encouraged it, and always was fearful of its consequences.

Many, indeed, are of opinion, that such an intercourse is a great security among savages.