These people are very unskilled in arms ... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.

After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single house, and that without an occupant; we had no doubt that the people had fled in terror at our approach, as the house was completely furnished.

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear.