Many were the hard words and hard names bandied between
them on these occasions, according to the captain's account. Each
accused the other of endeavoring to assume unwarrantable power, and take
the lead; upon which Mr. M'Dougal would vauntingly lay down Mr. Astor's
letter, constituting him his representative and proxy, a document not to
be disputed.
These wordy contests, though violent, were brief; "and within fifteen
minutes," says the captain, "they would be caressing each other like
children."
While all this petty anarchy was agitating the little world within the
Tonquin, the good ship prosperously pursued her course, doubled Cape
Horn on the 25th of December, careered across the bosom of the Pacific,
until, on the 11th of February, the snowy peaks of Owyhee were seen
brightening above the horizon.
CHAPTER VI.
Owyhee.--Sandwich Islanders--Their Nautical Talents.--
Tamaahmaah.--His Navy.--His Negotiations.--Views of Mr.
Astor With Respect to the Sandwich Islands--Karakakooa.--
Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description of the Islanders--
Gayeties on Shore.--Chronicler of the Island.--Place
Where Captain Cook was Killed.--John Young, a Nautical
Governor.--His Story.--Waititi--A Royal Residence.--A Royal
Visit--Grand Ceremonials.
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