. "We shall
now," said he, "see you no more this year; but remember your Creator
and Redeemer, and when we come again next year we shall be happy with
each other--The Saviour be gracious unto you and bless you, Amen!" On
the 30th September the four brethren returned to Newfoundland, and
after a friendly interview with the governor, embarked on board the
Niger, Nov 5th, for England, being again granted a free passage by
government. On the 25th they landed at Plymouth, and reached London on
the 3d of the same month.

FOOTNOTES:

[Footnote A: The difference of aspect between a spot in summer, for a
few weeks, and during winter, is altogether extreme.]

[Footnote B: Vide "Moravians in Greenland."]

[Footnote C: Pitt's Bay and St. Louis Bay are creeks quite in the
neighbourhood of Chateau Bay, or York's Harbour.]

[Footnote D: _Silla_ in Greenlandish, signifies sometimes the air,
sometimes the understanding, and sometimes the world, or the
+pneuma+, the soul of the world.]

[Footnote E: A poetical expression for pistols and muskets.]

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 England.

Various impediments prevented any further negociations with the
government of Great Britain, in regard to establishing a mission among
the Esquimaux, for nearly five years. During this period the English
merchants and the natives on the coast of Labrador were anew involved
in strife and bloodshed. With the missionaries all confidence had left
the country; the colonists had no check, and the savages had no
friend. The mercenary views of the traders were ever leading them to
cheat and deceiv