SCENE VIII. A Moon-light Scene in a sequester'd Part of Otaheite.

Oberea and the Pursuers enter.

RECITATIVE, accompanied. — Oberea.

Soft and lightly tread, as falling snow upon the

Hoohoo's (19) wing.

In this delicious spot

By sweet Kabulla's (20) op'ning odours

richly perfum'd,

Where creeping taro (21) and ehoee (22) spring;

Where dancing shadows chequer the carpet of

this green alcove,

Favor'd retreat of wild Omai, Londina fair,

and love.

Here my spells are planted without number;

When sweet delusive airs shall lull each tense to slumber.

(19) A beautiful bird of these islands.

(20) A delicate and fragrant flower.

(21) Bread-fruit.

(22) An aromatic shrub.

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