The shoemaker pursued him, and demanded the shoes back; instead of which he received several tough blows, and was threatened that if he was not quiet he should be compelled to leave the ship immediately.

The poor creature returned half crying to his pack of goods.
A similar occurrence took place on the same evening.

A Hindoo boy brought a box for one of the travellers, and asked for a small payment for his trouble; he was not listened to.

The boy remained standing by, repeating his request now and then.

He was driven away, and as he would not go quietly, blows were had recourse to.
The captain happened to pass accidentally, and asked what was the matter.