to us to look on, and
accompanying his onset with all the gestures and vociferation which they
use in battle. Having conquered his enemy, he laid aside his fighting face,
and joined us with a countenance which carried in it every mark of youth
and good nature.

Whether Abaroo's coyness, and preference of another, had displeased him, or
it was owing to natural fickleness, he paid her no farther attention, but
seemed more delighted with us. He had no beard, but was highly gratified in
being combed and having his hair clipped.

All the stolen property being brought on shore, an old man came up, and
claimed one of the fish-gigs, singling it from the bundle, and taking only
his own; and this honesty, within the circle of their society, seemed to
characterize them all.

During this time, it was observed, that one of the Indians, instead of
mixing with the rest, stood aloof, in a musing posture, contemplating what
passed. When we offered to approach him, he shunned us not, and willingly
shook hands with all who chose to do so. He seemed to be between 30 and 40
years old, was jolly, and had a thoughtful countenance, much marked by the
smallpox. He wore a string of bits of dried reed round his neck, which I
asked him to exchange for a black stock. He smiled at the proposal, but
made no offer of what I wanted; which our young friend, Imeerawanyee,
observing, flew to him, and taking off the necklace, directly fixed it
about my neck. I feared he would be enraged, but he bore it with serenity,
and suffered a gentleman present to fasten his black stock upon him, with
which he appeared to be pleased. To increase his satisfaction, some other
trifle was given to him.

Having remained here an hour we went in quest of Baneelon, agreeably to the
directions which his companions pointed out. We found him and Barangaroo
shivering over a few lighted sticks, by which they were dressing small
fish, and their canoe hauled up on the beach near them. On first seeing the
boat, they ran into the woods; but on being called by name, they came back,
and consented to our landing. We carried on shore with us the remaining
part of the fish-gigs and spears which had been stolen, and restored them
to Baneelon. Among other things, was a net full of fishing lines and
other tackle, which Barangaroo said was her property and, immediately on
receiving it, she slung it around her neck.

Baneelon inquired, with solicitude, about the state of the governor's
wou