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Account of
Chap. VII.
Character of the Natives—How far they are Cannibals—Their affectionate Disposition—Upsetting of a Canoe—Moyhanger's Determination to visit Europe—Parting with his Kindred—Meeting of Friends—Mode of Salutation.
In New Zealand, as in all uncivilized countries, the passions are the principal guide to the actions of its inhabitants: but in this island I conceive those actions are very much restrained, either by the superintendance and authority of their chiefs, or by a natural proneness to affection; or, perhaps, by a union of the two causes: certain it is, however, that a great degree of subordination and affection is observable among them upon all occasions.
The natives of this island have hitherto been considered cannibals of the worst de-
