They
promised not to molest Kabadi again, and that they considered our visit
as peace with all the coast villages.
Macey Lagoon would make a splendid harbour for small vessels, very large
vessels not being able to cross the bar. On the eastern side, a bank
runs out for nearly a mile, on which the sea breaks; close in by western
shore is a good passage. The great work of the day was feasting and
sleeping. There were two Lese men with us, and they said that the
Motumotu have been talking of war, not of peace; but now it may be
different. To get into Motumotu in the morning, we had come to within
two miles of the village, and we anchored off. Notwithstanding some
anxiety, soon all were asleep. The natives were astonished at the
beautiful weather, and said they felt as if all would be right--the great
and good Spirit who had led us so far and safely would not leave us now
or on the morrow. At every meal on board or ashore they asked a
blessing, and our old friend Hula prayed with real earnest feelings.
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