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Part II (continued) A View of the Great Bay of Otaheite at Sun-set. On one side a Magic Palace the Bay filled with ships and boats, bringing the Deputies from the different quarters of the globe that have been visited by Capt.Cook, &c. bearing presents and congratulations to Omai, on his advancement to the throne of His ancestors, and who afterwards approach him dressed characteristically, according to their several countries, in the following TRANSLATION. " Ambassadors and Plenipos, here swear fealty in the name of all your States to Prince Omai, who has travelled, farther than ever canoe paddled, to the Country of mighty George. whose great sword in the hand of Elliott, keeps the Strong Rock from the rich King of Lima, even in his own land. Know all, that Omai is owner of fifty red feathers, master of four hundred fat hogs; he can command a thousand fighting men, and twenty strong-handed women to thump him to sleep; and I, your Prophet, prophecy, that these Supreme delights, by George's aid, Omai ne'er shall want! All Reverence!'
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