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- # CHAPTER XXXIII. WE RECEIVE CALLS AT THE HOTEL DE CALABOOZA
## Overview
This is chapter 33 of the novel [Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas](arke:01KG8AJ7VM7B8YZ2568YF8PQ5J) by Herman Melville. The chapter, titled "CHAPTER XXXIII. WE RECEIVE CALLS AT THE HOTEL DE CALABOOZA," describes the experience of the protagonists while confined in a "Calabooza" (jail) in Tahiti. It was extracted from the source file [omoo.txt](arke:01KG89J1H7Y803CZ7X80F0QFHZ) and is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.
## Context
The chapter is situated between [CHAPTER XXXII. PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRENCH AT TAHITI](arke:01KG8AJJFTRJ08XFHKDZRZG9TS) and [CHAPTER XXXIV. LIFE AT THE CALABOOZA](arke:01KG8AJJFYVHDGZ7DV7MQYJ82P) within the narrative of *Omoo*. The events take place in Tahiti, where the protagonists are imprisoned.
## Contents
The chapter recounts the protagonists' confinement and the various visitors they receive. It includes observations on the physical condition of the Tahitians, including the prevalence of diseases like Elephantiasis ("Fa-Fa"). The chapter also describes an encounter with a sailor suffering from Fa-Fa on the island of Roorootoo. Furthermore, it details the interactions with the local population, particularly the women, and their reactions to the imprisoned men. A specific anecdote involves a young Tahitian girl who visits the Calabooza and mocks the prisoners. The chapter is divided into three chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKXGG3JSHD48P3BHKRDRM), [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKXGBHG90QCH611SSPBMT), and [Chunk 3](arke:01KG8AKXGGQ8FEPNMGVC40XJ5F).
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