The gifts of nature are disregarded and undervalued till they are withdrawn, and in the hideous regions of the Arctic Zone, she would make a convert of him for whom the gardens of Europe had no charms, or the mild beauties of a southern climate had bloomed in vain.
Mr.Williams found a delightful occupation in his agricultural pursuits.
The horses were brought to the plough, and fields of wheat, barley, and Indian corn, promised to reward his labours.

His dairy furnished us with all the luxuries of an English farm.
On the 25th the ice departed from Pine Island Lake.

We were, however, informed that Beaver Lake, which was likewise in our route, would not afford a passage before the 4th of June.

According to directions left by Mr.Franklin, applications were made to the Chiefs of the Hudson's Bay and North-West Companies' Posts, for two canoes, with their crews, and a supply of stores, for the use of the Expedition.

They were not in a condition to comply with this request till the arrival of their respective returns from Isle a la Crosse and the Saskatchawan Departments.