CHAPTER II.

Cruise of Commodore Porter in the Essex -- Arrival at Valparaiso -- Capture of British whalers and letters of marque -- Essex Junior -- Marquesas Islands -- Description of the natives -- Madison Island -- War with the Happahs -- Invades the Typee territory -- Tedious march -- Beautiful prospect -- Fights the natives and burns down their towns -- Sails for Valparaiso -- Blockaded by two English ships -- Attempts to escape -- Is attacked by both vessels -- His gallant defence -- His surrender -- Returns home on parole -- Insolence of an English Officer -- Porter escapes in an open boat and lands on Long Island -- Enthusiastic reception in New York, 45