In vain did I tempt him with a knife, a handkerchief, and a hat; nothing but a hatchet seemed to be regarded.

'Bulla mogo parrabugo' (two hatchets to-morrow) I repeatedly cried; but having probably experienced our insincerity, he rejected the proposal with disdain.

Finding him inflexible, and longing to possess the spear, I told him at length that I would go to Sydney and fetch what he required.

This seemed to satisfy, and he accompanied me to my boat, in which I went away, and as quickly as possible procured what was necessary to conclude the bargain.

On my return, I was surprised to see all our boats rowing towards home, and with them a canoe, in which sat two Indians paddling.