Nor was it without the greatest regret that Lieutenant Shortland declined the invitations of the natives, and proceeded without touching for refreshments, which doubtless might have been obtained in plenty; but the length and uncertainty of his passage seemed to forbid the least delay; nor was it at this time foreseen how much superior to every other consideration the acquirement of a wholesome change of diet would be found.

The bay from which these men had come he named Indian Bay.

At three P.M.the longitude was, by lunar observation, 156 deg.

55' east; and at six the furthest land in sight bore north, Cape Satisfaction east by south half east, and the body of the land north-east, distant five or six leagues.

The furthest point of land north was named Cape Middleton.
7 August 1788 After lying to in the night, the ships made sail again at four in the morning of August 7th, and bore away to the north by west.