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far more of rescuing the men who were believed to have 
been captured by the Eskimos on his former voyage 
than of the imaginary gold ore. He tried every means, 
attempted negotiation with the savages, and made 
searches, but all in vain. Some of their clothes were 
found in the Eskimo tents, and there can be little doubt 
that they were murdered. The ships returned with their 
cargoes of black stones, and the voyagers received just 
praise from the Queen. Her Majesty " rejoiced at their 
great forwardness in this so dangerous toiling and faithful 
attempt, especially she praised so good order of govern- 
ment, so good agreement, every man so ready in his calling 
to do whatsoever the General should command/' Elizabeth 
had rightly formed a very high opinion of the ability and 
capacity of Martin Frobisher. 
The worthless character of the stones was not yet 
exposed and the feeling was stronger than ever for 
further supplies. There was to be a colony formed at 
the Countess of Warwick's Sound. A timber house was 
embarked, and miners were engaged from Cornwall. 
There were many gentlemen volunteers, and no less 
than 15 vessels were engaged : — 
Aid (Admiral) Martin Frobisher 
Thomas Allin . . . . (Vice Admiral) Yorke 
Judith . . .. (Lieut. -Gen.) Fenton 
Ann Frances . . . . . - . . Best 
Hopewell Carew 
Bear Philpot 
Thomas (of Ipswich) Tanfield 
Emanuel (of Exeter) Courtenay 
Emanuel (Busse) (of Bridgewater) . . Newton 
Francis (of Fov) Moyles 
Moon .. ' Upcot 
Salomon (of Weymouth) . . . . Randal 
Dennis . . * Kendal 
Gabriel Harvey 
Michael Kinnersley 
The Queen received the captains at Greenwich, and 
threw a gold chain round the neck of " her loving friend 
Martin Frobisher." The fleet sailed from Dover on 
May 31st, 1578, and shaped a course down channel. 
The Admiral had issued an order prohibiting swearing 
or card-plaving, and ordering that there was to be Divine 
service daily in every ship. Most of the ships were 
