Angelique and Roulante, the other two women, having families, preferred accompanying the Indians during their summer hunt.

On the 25th clothing and other necessary articles were issued to the Canadians as their equipment for the ensuing voyage.

Two or three blankets, some cloth, ironwork, and trinkets were reserved for distribution amongst the Esquimaux on the sea-coast.

Laced dresses were given to Augustus and Junius.

It is impossible to describe the joy that took possession of the latter on the receipt of this present.