This became known, and Waka Nene, a Bay of Islands chief, destined to become famous in New Zealand history, punished his rascally fellow-tribesman in a very gallant way.

On a visit to the Bay of Plenty he bearded the man sitting unsuspecting among his partners in the piracy, and, after fiercely upbraiding him, shot him dead.

Nor did any present venture to touch Waka Nene.
The South Island had its share of outrages.

On December 12, 1817, the brig _Sophia_ anchored in Otago Harbour.

Kelly, her captain, was a man of strength and courage, who had gained some note by sailing round Tasmania in an open boat.