CHAPTER VI.

Trees--Leave Port Famine--Patagonians--Gregory Bay-- Bysante--Maria--Falkner's account of the Natives-- Indians seen on the borders of the Otway Water, in 1829-- Maria visits the Adventure--Religious ceremony--Patagonian Encampment--Tomb of a Child--Women's employment-- Children--Gratitude of a Native--Size of Patagonians-- Former accounts of their gigantic height--Character-- Articles for barter--Fuegians living with Patagonians-- Ships sail--Arrive at Monte Video and Rio de Janeiro 84