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Halers give some marvellous accounts of these killers, and of their
immense strength; among them, that they have been known to drag a whale
away from several boats which were towing it to the ship. WAR DANCES OF
THE NEW ZEALANDERS. Wishing to see their war-dances, I requested the
chief Pomare to gratify us with an exhibition, which he consented to do.
The ground chosen was the hillside of Mr. Clendon, our consul's place,
where between three and four hundred natives, with their wives and
children, assembled. Pomare divided the men into three parties or
squads, and stationed these at some distance from each other. Shortly
after this was done, I received a message from him, to say that they
were all hungry, and wanted me to treat them to something to eat. This
was refused until they had finished their dance
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