"This was the first day of our beginning to take up plants: we had much pleasure in collecting them for the natives offered their assistance and perfectly understood the method of taking them up and pruning them"
- William Bligh
About this Quote
This quote by William Bligh is referring to the beginning of a task to gather plants. It appears that the natives wanted to help and had a mutual understanding of the procedure. This suggests that the natives were well-informed and happy to team up with the task. The quote also indicates that the task was pleasurable, as Bligh mentions the enjoyment of gathering the plants. This might be due to the interest of the natives, or the fulfillment of finishing the job. In general, this quote communicates the favorable environment of the task and the willingness of the belonging to assist. It is a testimony to the effective cooperation in between the locals and the job, and the enjoyment of finishing the task.
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