I therefore determined to pass without noticing him, as he seemed either from consciousness of his own security, or from some other cause, quite unintimidated at our appearance.

At length he called to several of us by name, and in spite of our formidable array, drew nearer with unbounded confidence.

Surprised at his behaviour I ordered a halt, that he might overtake us, fully resolved, whoever he might be, that he should be suffered to come to us and leave us uninjured.

Presently we found it to be our friend Colbee; and he joined us at once with his wonted familiarity and unconcern.

We asked him where Pimelwi was, and found that he perfectly comprehended the nature of our errand, for he described him to have fled to the southward; and to be at such a distance, as had we known the account to be true, would have prevented our going in search of him, without a fresh supply of provisions.
When we arrived at our baggage, Colbee sat down, ate, drank, and slept with us, from ten o'clock until past noon.