Whereon we landed, not without fear on our part.

First we had to speak by signs, because none of them understood the six languages which I spoke.

At last we found an old man who could speak a little Illinois.

We informed them that we were going to the sea.
"The next day was spent in feasting on Indian corn and dogs' flesh.
The people here had an abundance of Indian corn, which they sowed at all seasons.

They cook it in great earthen jars which are very well made, and also have plates of baked earth.