We now encamped, having come fourteen miles.

After a few hours' rest Junius set off again to rejoin his companion, being accompanied by Hepburn who was directed to remain about two miles above the fall to arrest the canoes on their passage, lest we should too suddenly surprise the Esquimaux.

About ten P.M.we were mortified by the appearance of the Indians with Mr.Wentzel, who had in vain endeavoured to restrain them from following us.

The only reason assigned by Akaitcho for this conduct was that he wished for a reassurance of my promise to establish peace between his nation and the Esquimaux.

I took this occasion of again enforcing the necessity of their remaining behind until we had obtained the confidence and goodwill of their enemies.