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Whenever Mr.Gore made a stand and faced them they stood also, and notwithstanding they were all Arm'd, they never offer'd to Attack him; but after he had parted from them, and they were met by Dr. Monkhouse and one or 2 more, who, upon making a Sham retreat, they throw'd 3 darts after them, after which they began to retire.
Dr. Solander, I, and Tupia made all the haste we could after them, but could not, either by words or Actions, prevail upon them to come near us, Mr. Gore saw some up the Bay, who by signs invited him ashore, which he prudently declined.
In the A.M.had the wind in the South-East with rain, which prevented me from making an Excursion up the head of the bay as I intended. Thursday, 3rd.
Winds at South-East, a Gentle breeze and fair weather.
In the P.M.I made a little excursion along the Sea Coast to the Southward, accompanied by Mr.Banks and Dr.Solander.At our first entering the woods we saw 3 of the Natives, who made off as soon as they saw us; more of them were seen by others of our people, who likewise made off as soon as they found they were discover'd.
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