but in the afternoon, having a faint
seabreeze, we got again abreast of it. It was the 11th day at noon before
we got as far as the small island before mentioned, which lies about 7
leagues to the east of the watering-bay: for what we gained in the
afternoon by the benefit of the seabreezes we lost again in the evenings
and mornings, while it was calm, in the interval of the breezes. But this
day, the seabreeze blowing fresher than ordinary, we passed by the island
and run before night about 7 leagues to the east of it.

This island is not half a mile long, and not above 100 yards in breadth,
and looked just like a barn when we were by it: it is pretty high, and
may be seen from a ship's topmast-head about 10 leagues. The top, and
part of the sides, are covered with trees, and it is about 3 leagues from
Timor; it is about midway between the watering-place and the Portuguese
first and main settlement by the shore.

LAPHAO BAY. HOW THE AUTHOR WAS TREATED BY THE PORTUGUESE THERE.

In the night we were again driven back toward the island, 3 leagues: but
the 12th day, having a pretty brisk seabreeze, we coasted alongshore;
and, seeing a great many houses by the sea, I stood in with my ship till
I was within 2 miles of them, and then sent in my boat and lay by till it
returned. I sent an officer to command the boat; and a Portuguese seaman,
that I brought from Brazil, to speak with the men that we saw on the bay;
there being a great many of them, both foot and horse. I could not tell
what officer there might be amongst them; but I ordered my officer to
tell the chief of them that we were English, and came hither for
refreshment. As soon as the boat came ashore and the inhabitants were
informed who we were they were very glad, and sent me word that I was
welcome, and should have anything that the island afforded; and that I
must run a little farther about a small point, where I should see more
houses; and that the men would stand on the bay, right against the place
where I must anchor. With this news the boat immediately returned; adding
withal that the governor lived about 7 miles up in the country; and that
the chief person here was a lieutenant, who desired me, as soon as the
ship was at anchor, to send ashore one of my officers to go to the
governor and certify him of our arrival. I presently made sail towards
the anchoring-place, and at 5 o'clock anchored in Laphao Bay in 20
fathom, soft oaze, over against the town. A d