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u They then attempted to get up and walk, 

 but they could not accomplish it without sup- 

 port, which the natives very kindly afforded 

 them, and led them to their town, which is si- 

 tuated at the top of a steep hill, accessible only 

 by two perpendicular ladders, up which they 

 were lifted by their guides. When they ar- 

 rived, they were taken to the Chief's house, 

 where were assembled an immense concourse, 

 who came to view the strangers. Here they 

 were again presented with corn, yams, and 

 toddy to drink, after which the Chiefs pressed 

 them to take rest. Mr. Carter and Mr. Shaw 

 accordingly laid themselves down there, but 

 Mr. Haskett was removed to another house, 

 there not being sufficient room for all. 



" They were a little alarmed at seeing two 

 men watching at the door; notwithstanding 

 that the Chief placed himself between them 

 and the men, and had a spear by his side. 

 Mr. Shaw got up in the night and went out of 

 the door, in order to try if they would prevent 

 him going farther, but was agreeably surprised 

 to find they waited only lest any thing should 

 be wanted by the strangers. 



" On the morning of the 14th of July, when 

 they again met together, the natives presented 

 them with Indian corn, yam, and toddy ; which 

 when they had taken they made inquiry into 

 the name of the land, and found that it was 

 called Sarret, and was separate from the Timor 



