The soil they found to be either swamp or light sand.[6] [Footnote 6: In a part of the country that was afterwards examined, the soil was found to be much richer; being a deep black mould, which the lieutenant thought very fit for the production of grain of any kind.] In cultivating the ground, there would be no obstruction from the trees, which are tall, straight, and without underwood, and stand at a sufficient distance from each other.

Between the trees, the land is abundantly covered with grass.

Our voyagers saw many houses of the inhabitants, but met with only one of the people, who ran away as soon as he discovered the English.

At every place where they went they left presents, hoping that at length they might procure the confidence and good will of the Indians.

They perceived some traces of animals; and the trees over their heads abounded with birds of various kinds, among which were many of exquisite beauty.