He bore the pangs of dissolution with patient composure; and though he was sensible to the last moment, expired almost without a groan.

Nanbaree appeared quite unmoved at the event; and surveyed the corpse of his father without emotion, simply exclaiming, 'boee' (dead).

This surprised us; as the tenderness and anxiety of the old man about the boy had been very moving.

Although barely able to raise his head, while so much strength was left to him, he kept looking into his child's cradle; he patted him gently on the bosom; and, with dying eyes, seemed to recommend him to our humanity and protection.

Nanbaree was adopted by Mr.White, surgeon-general of the settlement, and became henceforth one of his family.
Arabanoo had no sooner heard of the death of his countryman, than he hastened to inter him.