Besides having his head and beard shaved, he ordered both his ears to be cut off, and then dismissed him.

It can scarcely be reflected upon without regret, that our commander should have been compelled to such an act of severity.
On the 3rd of November, the ships came to an anchor in the harbour of Ohamaneno, in the island of Ulietea.

The observatories being set up on the 6th, and the necessary instruments having been carried on shore, the two following days were employed in making astronomical observations.

In the night between the 12th and 13th, John Harrison, a marine, who was sentinel at the observatory, deserted, taking with him his arms and accoutrements.

Captain Cook exerted himself on this occasion, with his usual vigour.