Tiarooa, the eldest of them, was a very well disposed young man, with strong natural sense, and a capacity of receiving any instruction.

He seemed to be fully convinced of the inferiority of New Zealand to these islands, and resigned himself, though not without some degree of reluctance, to end his days, in ease and plenty, in Huaheine.

The other had formed so strong an attachment to our navigators, that it was necessary to take him out of the ship, and carry him ashore by force.

This necessity was the more painful as he was a witty, smart boy: and, on that account, a great favourite on board.

Both these youths became a part of Omai's family.
Whilst our voyagers were at Huaheine, the atrocious conduct of one particular thief occasioned so much trouble, that the captain punished him more severely than he had ever done any culprit before.