Soon after we Tacked a boat or Canoe came off from the Shore, wherein were 5 People.

They came on board without shewing the least signs of fear, and insisted upon staying with us the whole night; indeed, there was no getting them away without turning them out of the Ship by force, and that I did not care to do; but to prevent them playing us any Trick I hoisted their Canoe up alongside.

Two appear'd to be Chiefs, and the other 3 their Servants.

One of the Chiefs seem'd to be of a free, open, and Gentle disposition; they both took great notice of everything they saw, and was very thankful for what was given them.

The 2 Chiefs would neither Eat nor Drink with us, but the other 3 Eat whatever was offer'd them.