They seemed, however, discontented, yet humble to a degree which it was quite painful to witness.

These feelings are, I think, chiefly to be attributed to the harsh and authoritative manner in which they are treated by their rulers.

Our companions, although so very civil to us, behaved to the poor Indians as if they had been slaves, rather than free men.

They ordered provisions and the use of their horses, without ever condescending to say how much, or indeed whether the owners should be paid at all.

In the morning, being left alone with these poor people, we soon ingratiated ourselves by presents of cigars and mate.