In the morning, being dirty rainy weather, I did not Expect any of the Natives off with fish, but thinking that they might have some ashore I sent a Boat with some Trade, who return'd about noon loaded with Oysters, which they got in the River which is abreast of the Ship, but saw no fish among the Natives.
Sunday, 12th.

P.M.had Strong Gales at North-East, and hazey, rainy weather; A.M.a fresh breeze at North-West, and Clear weather.

In the morning got on board a Turn of Water, and afterwards sent the Long boat into the River for Oysters to take to sea with us; and I went with the Pinnace and Yawl, accompanied by Mr.Banks and Dr.Solander, over to the North side of the Bay in order to take a View of the Country and the Fortified Village which stands there.

We landed about a mile from it, and were meet by the inhabitants in our way thither, who, with a great deal of good nature and friendship, conducted us into the place and shew'd us everything that was there.
This village is built upon a high Promontory or point on the North side and near the head of the Bay.

It is in some places quite inaccessible to man, and in others very difficult, except on that side which faced the narrow ridge of the hill on which it stands.