This struck the eldest upon the legs, and he immediately ran to one of the houses, which was at about a hundred yards distance.

Mr.Cook, who now hoped that the contest was over, instantly landed with his party; but they had scarcely quitted the boat when the Indian returned, having only left the rocks to fetch a shield or target for his defence.

As soon as he came up, he and his comrade threw each of them a lance in the midst of our people, but happily without hurting a single person.

At the firing of a third musket, one of the two men darted another lance, and then both of them ran away.

After this the gentlemen repaired to the huts, and threw into the house where the children were, some beads, ribbons, pieces of cloth, and other presents.