As there is not the most distant resemblance between a sheep or goat, and any winged animal, this may be thought to be almost an incredible example of human ignorance.

But it should be remembered, that, excepting hogs, dogs, and birds, these people were strangers to the existence of any other land animals.
In a farther intercourse with the natives, who had brought a hog, together with some plantains and cocoanuts, they demanded a dog from our voyagers, and refused every thing besides which was offered in exchange.

One of the gentlemen on board happened to have a dog and a bitch which were great nuisances in the ship; and these he might now have disposed of in a manner that would have been of real future utility to the island.

But he had no such views in making them the companions of his voyage.

Omai, however, with a goodnature that reflects honour upon him, parted with a favourite dog which he had brought from England; and with this acquisition the people departed highly satisfied.
On the 3rd of April, Captain Cook dispatched Mr.Gore, with three boats, to endeavour to get upon the island.