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As the cutter touched the bank the entire party from the long-house, whites and natives, were gathered on the shore to meet it. At first the officers held off as though fearing a hostile demonstration, but when they saw the whites among the throng, a command was given to pull in, and a moment later one of the officers stepped ashore.
"I am Lieutenant May," he said, "of the U. S. S. New Mexico, flagship of the Pacific Fleet. Have I the honor to address Professor Maxon?"