The dresses and the figures of the animals were not badly executed, but there was no attempt at the delineation of the countenances; and most of the figures were without eyes, ears and fingers, the execution of which would perhaps have required more delicate instruments than they possess.

The men set most value on saws; kutteeswabak, the name by which they distinguish them, was a constant cry.

Knives were held next in estimation.

An old sword was bartered from the Eddystone and I shall long remember the universal burst of joy on the happy man's receiving it.

It was delightful to witness the general interest excited by individual acquisitions.