We had never seen him before; but he appeared to know our friend Gombeeree, of whom he often spoke.

He said his name was Deedora.

He presented us with two spears and a throwing-stick, and in return we gave him some bread and beef.

Finding that our route lay up the river, he offered to accompany us and, getting into his canoe, paddled up abreast of us.

When we arrived at Richmond Hill it became necessary to cross the river; but the question was, how this should be effected?
Deedora immediately offered his canoe.