Comcomly made his people perform antics before them; and his wives and daughters endeavored, by all the soothing and endearing arts of women, to find favor in their eyes.

Some even painted their bodies with red clay, and anointed themselves with fish oil, to give additional lustre to their charms.

Mr.M'Dougal seems to have had a heart susceptible to the influence of the gentler sex.

Whether or no it was first touched on this occasion we do not learn; but it will be found, in the course of this work, that one of the daughters of the hospitable Comcomly eventually made a conquest of the great eri of the American Fur Company.
When the weather had moderated and the sea became tranquil, the one-eyed chief of the Chinooks manned his state canoe, and conducted his guests in safety to the ship, where they were welcomed with joy, for apprehensions had been felt for their safety.

Comcomly and his people were then entertained on board of the Tonquin, and liberally rewarded for their hospitality and services.