Even the generosity of the captain was not without its inconveniences.

It soon appeared that some were dissatisfied with the allotment of the animals; for, next morning, two kids and two Turkey-cocks were missing.

As our commander could not suppose, that this was an accidental loss, he determined to have them again.

The first step he took was to seize on three canoes that happened to be alongside the ships; after which he went on shore, and having found the king, his brother, Feenou, and some other chiefs, he immediately put a guard over them, and gave them to understand, that they must remain under restraint, till not only the kid and the turkeys, but the rest of the things which, at different times, had been stolen from our voyagers, should be restored.

This bold step of Captain Cook was attended with a very good effect.