After some time, Hare's women began deserting him, and instead finding themselves partners amongst Clunies-Ross's sailors.The Clunies-Ross Chronicle Disheartened, Hare left the island. He died in Bencoolen in 1834.Morning Post (London) 20 March 1835 Encouraged by members of the former harem, Clunies-Ross then recruited Malays to come to the island for work and wives.
