-their proceedings.--Drachart's remarkable
conversation with the natives--influence of the missionaries
in preserving peace--their religious communications with the
savages--the curiosity of the latter--their thievish
tricks--their kindness to the missionaries--a dreadful
storm.--Drachart and Haven entertained by an Angekok--his
incantations--their parting addresses to each other--the
missionaries return to London. 37

CHAPTER II.
Contests between the colonists and savages revive--Murderous
skirmish.--Mikak.--Karpik, his conversion and death.--The
Moravians receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador--
resolve to renew the mission--voyage to explore the land.--
Jans Haven, Drachart, &c., arrive at Labrador--their
interview with the natives--meet Mikak and Tuglavina--their
kindness.--Segulliak the sorcerer.--Anxiety of the Esquimaux
for their remaining among them--ground purchased for a
settlement--manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux--sail for
Esquimaux bay--the natives troublesome--the Captain's method
of checking them.--Conduct of the missionaries--they preach on
shore.--Conversation with the Esquimaux.--Search out a place
for a settlement--purchase it of the natives--ceremonies used
on the occasion--take formal possession. Deputation return to
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CHAPTER III.
Preparations for establishing a settlement in Labrador.--A
love feast.--Missionaries leave London--erect a mission-house
at Nain---regulations for their intercourse with the
natives--visited by great numbers--manner of instruction--they
retire in winter, are visited by the Brethren in their
houses.--Death of Anauke.--An incantation.--Adventures in
search of a dead whale.--P.E. Lauritz deputed by the
conference--visits the missions--his excursion along the
coast.--A sloop of war arrives to examine the settlement--the
Captain's report.--Jans Haven's voyage to the north--
interesting occurrences.--Lauritz leaves Nain--his concluding
address.--The Brethren propose new settlements--disastrous
voyage in search of a situation.--Liebisch appointed
Superintendant.--An Angekok baptized--his address to the
natives.--Jans Haven commences a new station at Okkak--received
joyfully by the natives--six Esquimaux baptized--proceedings at
Nain.--Missionary accompanies the Esquimaux to a