We landed at the beach, and were received by four men, who carried wands tipt with dog's hair, and marched before us, pronouncing with a loud voice a short sentence, in which we could only distinguish the word orono.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16"
Robert Kerr
We observed, that, after every response, their parts became gradually shorter, till, toward the close, Kaireekeea's consisted of only two or three words, which the rest answered by the word orono.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16"
Robert Kerr
During the rest of the time we remained in the bay, whenever Captain Cook came on shore, he was attended by one of these priests, who went before him, giving notice that the orono had landed, and ordering the people to prostrate themselves.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16"
Robert Kerr
