40 SKETCH OF THE BOOTHIANS. 



Poyettak was about twenty-eight years of age, he measured five 

 feet four inches and five-eighths ; his complexion was darker than 

 that of Aknalua, and his features not so pleasing, though small in 

 proportion ; he was however a successful hunter, and very active, 



Aknalua was about twenty-six years of age, measured five feet 

 eight inches, was strong and well made ; his complexion was not 

 so dark a,s many of them, and his features were very pleasing; 

 he seemed to have a very good temper, and often came to the 

 ship, but never was accused of taking any thing away. Being his 

 wife's favourite, he generally came to the ship with her, and was 

 neither covetous nor dishonest. 



We did not see this family after the first year. 



