CHAPTER III.

THE SERWATTY ISLANDS.

Arrival at the Island of Wetta.--Productions.--Trade.--Interview with the natives.--Destruction of the chief village.--Depart for Kissa.--The Christian inhabitants.--The fort Vallenhoven.--Friendly reception by the natives.--Beauty of the landscape.--State of agriculture.--Attachment of the people to the Dutch government.--General assemblage of the people.--Performance of divine service.--Native hospitalities.--Order, neatness and industry of the people of Kissa. 40