In this disposition they continued for many days: but as their sea-sickness wore off, and the tumult of their minds subsided, the fits of lamentation became less and less frequent, and at length entirely ceased.

By degrees, their native country and their friends were forgotten, and they appeared to be as firmly attached to our navigators, as if they had been born in England.
In the prosecution of the voyage, Captain Cook met with unfavourable winds; and it was not till the 29th of March that land was discovered.
It was found to be an inhabited island, the name of which, as was learned from two of the natives, who came off in a canoe, is Mangeea.
Our commander examined the coast with his boats, and had a short intercourse with some of the inhabitants.

Not being able to find a proper harbour for bringing the ships to an anchorage, he was obliged, to leave the country unvisited, though it seemed capable of supplying all the wants of our voyagers.

The island of Mangeea is full five leagues in circuit, and of a moderate and pretty equal height.

It has, upon the whole, a pleasing aspect, and might be made a beautiful spot by cultivation.