The Radak-Raliks are said by some to be very friendly and always
ready to render a service, which of course applies only to a few
islands. Though perfectly honest among themselves they do not
always resist the temptation of appropriating objects that strike their
fancy ; and it is even stated that they offered for sale to strangers
cocoa-nut hulls filled with water. When first visited by Europeans
some of the islanders were hospitable and even liberal ; while on
other islands they were always eager to receive presents without offer-
ing anything in return. On the other hand, the inhabitants of Jaluit
are reported to be well disposed, and even generous ; and it is affirmed
that envy, ill-will and hatred are unknown among them ; and yet it
is related of them that in former times they made piratical attaeks
upon small ships which they not only plundered, but they even killed
the whole crew.
