CHAPTER VIII.

Find that the Cutter had been burned--Anxiety for the Beagle--Uxbridge Sealer--Beagle arrives--Her cruise-- Bellaco Rock--San Julian--Santa Cruz--Gallegos--Adeona-- {xxiii} Death of Lieutenant Sholl--Adelaide sails--Supposed Channel of San Antonio--Useless Bay--Natives--Port San Antonio--Humming-birds--Fuegians--Beagle sails--Sarmiento-- Roldan--Pond--Whales--Structure--Scenery--Port Gallant 118