They looked out from the mast-head over a wild coast, and wilder sea, but could discover no trace of the two boats and their crews that were missing.
Several of the natives came on board with peltries, but there was no disposition to trade.

They were interrogated by signs after the lost boats, but could not understand the inquiries.
Parties now Went on shore and scoured the neighborhood.

One of these was headed by the captain.

They had not proceeded far when they beheld a person at a distance in civilized garb.

As he drew near he proved to be Weekes, the armorer.