Rounding Cape Charles these indefatigable explorers came upon islets beaten by the Atlantic surf.

These they named Smith's Islands.

Landing upon the main shore, they met "grimme and stout" savages, who took them to the King of Accomac, and him they found civil enough.

This side of the great bay, with every creek and inlet, Smith examined and set down upon the map he was making.

Even if he could find no gold for the Council at home, at least he would know what places were suited for "harbours and habitations." Soon a great storm came up, and they landed again, met yet other Indians, went farther, and were in straits for fresh water.