He acquired knowledge, both of our manners and language, faster than his predecessor had done.

He willingly communicated information; sang, danced, and capered, told us all the customs of his country, and all the details of his family economy.

Love and war seemed his favourite pursuits; in both of which he had suffered severely.

His head was disfigured by several scars; a spear had passed through his arm, and another through his leg.

Half of one of his thumbs was carried away; and the mark of a wound appeared on the back of his hand.