COASTS OF AUSTRALIA. 
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Upon the return of the boats, our friend Jack 
came on board, and appeared altogether so at- 
tached to us, that some thoughts were enter- 
tained of taking him on our voyage up the west 
coast if he was inclined to go. As he did not 
want for intelligence, there was not much difficulty 
in making him understand by signs that he 
might go with us, to which he appeared to as- 
sent without the least hesitation, but that it might 
be satisfactorily ascertained wherther he really 
wished to go, it was intimated to him that he 
should tell his companions of this new arrange- 
ment. Mr. Bedwell accordingly took him on 
shore, and purchased all the spears the natives 
had brought down, that, in case they should feel 
angry at his leaving them, they might have no 
weapons to do any mischief with. 
When Jack landed, he instantly informed his 
companions of his intended departure, and pointed 
to the sea, to shew whither he was going, but 
his friends received the intelligence with the 
most careless indifference, their attention being 
entirely engrossed with the barter that was going 
on. After the spears were purchased, Mr. Bed- 
well got into the boat followed by Jack, who 
seated himself in his place with apparent satis- 
faction. 
While Mr. Bedwell was purchasing the spears 
1821 . 
Dec. 20 , 
