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Nine miles further westward were two other small 

 openings. Mr. Fitzmaurice's exploration terminated 

 seventeen miles S. 56° E, from Point Tarrrant, 

 where another inlet was found of still greater magni- 

 tude and importance. The coast between fell back 

 slightly, forming two shallow bights with the usual 

 low monotonous mangrove shores, and extensive 

 frontage of mud. At the distance of six and ten 

 miles from Point Tarrant were two other inlets, the 

 latter of which was large and received Mr. Pasco's 

 name. It was examined for a short distance in a 

 S. by W. direction, and presented the usual low 

 banks lined with mangroves. Near the entrance a 

 native came down to the shore to look at the boat ; 

 he was very tall and quite naked, and would not 

 allow our party to approach. 



