Their skins were tattooed all over with lines and circles, and painted; these decorations, in some instances, exhibiting careful execution and no inconsiderable degree of artistic skill.

These observations made, Jack pushed his way to the spot where Willis was receiving the homage of the priests.
"What! you here ?" said the Pilot.
"Yes, Willis, I have come to see what detained you.

By the way, is there anything the matter with my nose ?" "Nothing that I can see; but the natives of New Zealand rub their noses against each other, and probably the same usage is fashion here." "Why, then, do they make you an exception ?" "I have not the remotest idea." The priests at length rose, and the chief advanced.

This dignitary addressed a long discourse to Willis in a sing-song tone, which lasted nearly half an hour.

After this, he stood aside, and looked at Willis, as if he expected a reply.
"Illustrious chief, king, prince, or nabob," said Willis, "I am highly flattered by all the fine things you have just said to me.