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c H A P. in which lliips can anchor fo clofe to the fliore, thrit at 
— -^- — ' a very fmaii expence quays may be coiiftruded at which 
the largeii: veffels may unload. This cove is about half 
a mile in length, and a quarter of a mile acrofs at the 
. - entrance. In honour of Lord Sydney, the Governor 
(irftinguiflied it by the name of Sydney Cove. 
On the arrival of the boats at Port Jackfon, a fecond 
party of the natives made its appearance near the place 
of landing. Thefe alfo were armed with lances, and 
at firft were very vociferous ; but the fame gentle means 
/ : ufed towards the others eafily perfuaded thefe alfo to 
- : difcard their fufpicions, and to accept whatfoever was 
offered. One man in particular, who appeared to be 
V the chief of this tribe, fliewed very lingular marks both 
of confidence in his new friends, and of determined refo- 
lution. Under the guidance of Governor Phillip, to 
wdiom he voluntarily intrufted himfelf, he Vvxnt to a 
part of the beach where the men belonging to the boats 
. were then boiling their meat : when he approached the 
•> V marines, who were drawn up near that place, and faw 
that by proceeding he fliould be feparated from his com- 
panions, who remained with feveral of the officers at 
. fome diftance, he flopped, and with great firmnefs, 
feemed by words and geftures to threaten revenge if any 
advantage fliould be taken of his lituation. He then 
went on with perfed calmnefs to examine vvhat was 
boiling 
