. Godfrey's narrative of the last Grinnell Arctic exploring txpedition [sic] in search of Sir John Franklin, 1853-4-5 [microform] : with a biography of Dr. Elisha K. Kane, from the cradle to the grave. Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857; Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857; Advance (Ship); Advance (Navire); Scientific expeditions; Expéditions scientifiques. %:â ,. QODFRKY. mVE Of TUB .,. these proyi3ion8. These deeds of delinquency nade them afraid to revisit the hrig, where they might expect 4o he held accountahle for their rascality. < ^^h,;, ,v^ Finding that the two native hunters could not be persu
. Godfrey's narrative of the last Grinnell Arctic exploring txpedition [sic] in search of Sir John Franklin, 1853-4-5 [microform] : with a biography of Dr. Elisha K. Kane, from the cradle to the grave. Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857; Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857; Advance (Ship); Advance (Navire); Scientific expeditions; Expéditions scientifiques. %:â ,. QODFRKY. mVE Of TUB .,. these proyi3ion8. These deeds of delinquency nade them afraid to revisit the hrig, where they might expect 4o he held accountahle for their rascality. < ^^h,;, ,v^ Finding that the two native hunters could not be persuaded or induced to help us on our way, and being now satisfied that they had resolved to leave us on the ice, I perceived that it would be necessary to turn the joke on themselves. Among other trumpery in oar haggage department, there were a few bottles of medi- cines. One of these nostrums, labeled ^* Cfodfrej/'g Cordial" appeared to have been invented by some namesake of mine, with whom I cannot claim the honor of »t personal acquaintance. However, the physic is considered to be ^^ a safe and pleasant remedy for colic, griping pains, and other diseases to which children are ; I had known it to be given to peevish infanta, to make them sleep, and its virtue as an opiate was the circumstance that chiefly recommended it to my notice at that time. Having prepared a pot of *' scouse" ex- pressly for the entertainment of our faithful Esquimaux carriers, I seasoned the mess with a pretty large dose of the anodyne mixture. This preparation was greedily swallowed by my two patients, who were too intent on gratifying their own appetites to observe that my com- panions and I did not partake of the same dish. After awhile, perceiving that they were becoming drowsy, I advised them to put themselves to bed in the tent. As an Esquimaux is always willing to eat or sleep, they readily took my counsel, and were soon locked up ligiiiijr 111 bUC CUIUJUUO ui V t.^ ^
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