2S6 RETURN ON BOARD THE COLUMBINE. 



seized, and begged and entreated mercy to no 

 purpose. A council was held, and he was con- 

 demned to die : his hands were tied behind him, 

 and his throat being deliberately cut, he was 

 left to bleed to death ! 



Captain Mitchell and I having seen quite suf- 

 ficient of Brass, were very glad to embark in 

 Boy's canoe at night, and leave the place. 

 On the next morning we safely reached the 

 Columbine. 



