Table of Contents “...Visit from the Windward Islands -- Opposition to the moral restraints of Christianity -- Tatauing prohibited by the chiefs -- Account of the dye, instruments, and process of tatauing -- Variety of figures or patterns -- The operation painful, and frequently fatal -- Revival of the practice -- Trial and penalty of the. offenders -- Rebellion, against the laws and government -- Public assembly -- Address of Taua -- Departure of the chiefs and people from the encampment of the king^s son -- Singularity of their dress and appearance -- Interview between the rival parties -- Return of Hautia and the captives -- Frequency of war in the South Sea Islands -- Polynesian war-god -- Religious ceremonies and human sacrifices, prior to the commencement of hostilities -- National councils -- Mustering of forces -- Emblems of the gods taken to the war -- Strength of their fleets or armies -- The battle of Hooroto -- Women engaging in war -- Martial music -- Modes of attack -- Single combats, challenges, &c. -- The rauti, or orators of battle -- Sacrifice of the first prisoner -- Use of the sling. ...”
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