LABRADOR JOURN^y;. 75 



stand of suow at llie iSoutli West point of tins 

 island. >> 



Sandal/, April 14, 1771. A man came here from 

 Seal Island, who informed me that another wolf 

 had carried oft' one of their traps last week; and, 

 that in his way to this place, he had killed. an otter 

 upon the ice. The Indians having caught six 

 seals, they brought them to the Lodge this eve- 

 ning, as a fresh supply of provisions for the dogs. 

 Whether my appetite or the taste of the wolf be 

 better, I cannot tell; but I can now make a tol- 

 erable good meal of him. 



Monday, April 15, 1771. Tlie evening being 

 clear, I walked to the top of the highest hill upon 

 this island, and had an extensive view out to sea; 

 but could not discern a drop of fresh water. I 

 finished mj^ quarter of wolf to-day, and I believe, 

 that my stomach will not refuse such food again, 

 during my residence in this country. 



Sunday, Ajjril 21, 1771. Attuiock and his fa- 

 vourite wife came here, and brought Haines home. 

 Upon an examination of my provisions, I found 

 no more left than will be sufficient for five weeks. 

 Various complaints w^ere made to me against the 

 sawyers; and, upon a full investigation of the 

 circumstances, I found them all to be rascals. 



Monday, April 22, 1771. After breakfast the 

 Indians set me down at the tilt, and then returned 

 home. In the afternoon T walked to the top of 

 the highcsl hill, and ^'ould jjoi-ccive all the land 

 ;irniiii(l still covered with snow, and nothing but 

 tinn ice to be disc'crned out at sea, as Cai' as the 



