These Indians are good-sized men; their cheek-bones are prominent, and in general appearance they resemble the great American family to which they belong; but their physiognomy seemed to me to be slightly different from that of any other tribe which I had before seen.

Their expression is generally grave, and even austere, and possesses much character: this may pass either for honest bluntness or fierce determination.

The long black hair, the grave and much-lined features, and the dark complexion, called to my mind old portraits of James I.On the road we met with none of that humble politeness so universal in Chiloe.

Some gave their "mari-mari" (good morning) with promptness, but the greater number did not seem inclined to offer any salute.

This independence of manners is probably a consequence of their long wars, and the repeated victories which they alone, of all the tribes in America, have gained over the Spaniards.
I spent the evening very pleasantly, talking with the padre.