136 Breaking Camp and Moving (Jn. 
109. My three Warraus whom I had hired as paddlers were strong 
and smart men, and the friendly relations existing between us gave prom- 
ise that they would exert themselves to the utmost in carrying out my 
wishes. My joy was increased by the thought that I was now an inde- 
pendent gentleman and a ship-owner, and could also hurry on ahead of 
the noisy and disorderly flotilla. My clamorous companions had often 
frightened far away into the distance the mammals and feathered occu- 
pants of the banks long before I could get within gunshot, they had also 
taken no notice of my requests to wait a minute for me to loosen from 
off the trees standing close by the orchids that looked so tempting amidst 
the green. I could now follow my own inclinations, hurry ahead, or re- 
main behind the little flotilla, secure the unsuspecting residents of the 
banks, or gather the lovely blossoms from the trees: an extra effort in- 
variably brought us up with our companions shortly after. 
470. On account of Caberalli, the Arawak chief, as well as Maicer- 
wari, having to accompany Mr. King to Georgetown, the little fleet, ray 
boat included, was increased by three corials, because the proud chief 
could not appear in the capital without an escort proportionate to his 
dignity. 
471. Sunrise saw the whole of Cumaka, which is situate in 
S°12'2" lat.N. and 59°44' long.W., in the most lively state of confusion. 
This one had forgotten something, and hurried off to fetch it, that one 
wanted to see the white people once more, or press Maicerwari’s hand 
again in farewell, while another lot hustled off ahead to the landing, or 
were now streaming towards it. 
472. The vivid picture presented by the river banks showed up also in 
fhe boats. Innumerable tame monkeys and parrots which the crews had 
bartered to take with them to Georgetown, sa't with one foot tied, upon 
the perches for which every vacant space was utilised and raised their 
shrieking screamy voices in noisy chorus. Nevertheless I had taken into 
my boat eight such unruly passengers: they seemed to feel the pangs of 
parting from their recent homes and to share the melancholy of the 
women who had minded them ever since they were fledged. 
473. Everything was finally arranged, everybody had fallen into 
place and amidst the shouts from the Cumaka villagers and visitors col- 
lected at the water-side, — shouts which our corials returned with equal 
vigour — the crew set their paddles going and our acquaintances on shore 
soon passed out of sight. Struck with astonishment, our feathered friends 
of many colours cast wondering looks at the rocky motion and apparent 
flight of the trees and banks, their red shiny pupils now enlarging, and 
again diminishing. The cry of joy with which certain of their mates 
greeted the early morn and matutinal sun-beams as they winged their 
way over the river, called upon them to follow : their fetters alone\ stemm- 
ed their flight which they had to limit to a lively flapping and increased 
screaming. Such frustrated attempts were usually followed by 
violent conflicts among the captives themselves, squabbles which the 
voices of the Indians could hardly allay ; every note of their free brothers 
upon the trees along the banks occasioned fresh fluster, confusion and 
noise. 
474. We soon reached to where the Aruka discharges into the Bar- 
ima, along which we continued our journey upstream in an East-South- 
