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those parts at that time could not engage in a satisfactory
conversation with us. The astronomical observations, daily
hunting, and horseback riding also bored us inconceivably,
and we were very happy when, weighing anchor, and coming out
of the port, we saluted the Spanish flag, which was forced
to be lowered forever in these regions soon after our stay.
Our happiness at departing grew even greater when we learned
that we were going to the Hawaiian Islands.