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THE DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA 



Cook," we discovered a Bay which appeared to be tolerably 

 well sheltered from all winds, into which I resolved to go 

 with the ship." As they approached the South Head, 

 a small smoke rose from a very barren and rocky place, 

 and, directing their glasses that way, they saw ten " Indians, ' ' 

 who soon left the fire, and " retired to a little eminence, 



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whence they could conveniently see the ships." Cook 

 sent the master in the pinnace to sound the entrance. 

 Some of the Indians followed, and, coming down to a cove 

 a little within the harbour, " invited our people to land 

 by many signs and words." It was observed, however, 

 that they were " armed with long pikes and a wooden 

 weapon made like a short scimitar " a throwing-stick 

 for the pike. Meanwhile other Indians remained on the 



relating to the visit of Captain James Cook to the eastern coast of 

 Australia." 



Dr. Watson has very kindly corrected the dates throughout this 

 chapter. 



