His son was with him, and several of the natives; a hatchet was given them and other presents; and as the Governor was to return next day to Port Jackson, it was hoped that the friendship thus begun, and so studiously cultivated, would have continued firm.

But as soon as it was dark, the old man stole a spade, and was caught with it in his hand.

Governor Phillip thought it necessary, on this occasion, to shew some tokens of displeasure, and therefore when the delinquent approached, he gave him two or three slight slaps on the shoulder, and then pushed him away, at the same time pointing to the spade.

This gentle chastisement at once destroyed their friendship.

The old man immediately seized a spear, and coming close up to the Governor, poized it, and seemed determined to strike.