R E C I T A T I V E. — Captain.

Accept from mighty George our sovereign lord,

In sign of British love, this British sword.

Oberea. Oh, Joy! away my useless spells and

magic charms, A British sword is proof against the

world in arms.

Capt. Allay of joy! Owhyee's (27) fatal shore,

Brave Cook, your great Orono, (28)

is no more!

[To the Indians.

C H O R U S of Indians.

Mourn, Owhyee's fatal shore,

For Cook, our great Orono, is no more!

A Grand Painting descends, and the English Captain sings.

A I R. — Captain.

Ye chiefs of the ocean your laurels throw by,

Or cypress entwine with a wreath;

To prove your humanity, heave a soft sigh,

And a tear now let fall for his death!

Yet the Genius of Britain forbids us to grieve,

Since Cook, ever honor'd, immortal shall live.

Yet the Genius, &c.

(27) The Island where Captain Cook was killed;

(28) A Demi-God, or hero, and the distinguished title

with which the natives honoured Captain. Cook.

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