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Four other oomiaks afterward came from the shore, from which we were distant five or six miles. Each of these contained from fourteen to twenty-six persons, the majority being females and young children. Upon the whole, not less than one hundred of the natives visited the ships in the course of the evening.
I daresay the Esquimaux would join with you in the wish, however, for their kayaks and oomiaks are better adapted for a calm than a stormy sea." "Tom," said Fred, breaking another long silence, "you're very tiresome and stupid to-night, why don't you talk to me?" "Because this delightful dreamy evening inclines me to think and be silent." "Ah, Tom! that's your chief fault.
They wanted a change from seals and bears, walruses and such small fry. Nothing short of a whale would serve them! Once stirred up to the point of action, there was no lack of energy among these northern Eskimos. Kayaks, lines, and spears were got ready, and oomiaks were launched; for women and children loved to see the sport, though they did not join in it.
"My friends," said the Captain, rising, "I will now show you the manner in which we Englishmen use our oomiaks." A soft sigh of expectation ran through the group of eager natives, as they pressed round their chief and Chingatok who stood looking on in dignified silence, while the Captain and his companions went to work.
Anteek, who was obedience personified, hastened away at once, rubbing his nether garments, and sorely perplexed as to the strange spirit which seemed so suddenly to have taken possession of the friend he so ardently idolised. It was arranged that Nazinred, being unaccustomed to the Eskimo kayak, should voyage with the women in one of the oomiaks.
Eeduck!" he cried, pointing to one of the oomiaks which the women were launching, "you go kill whale funny; yes, Eeduck." "I don't think it will be very funny," said Edith, laughing; "but I'll go to please you, Peetoot." "Goot, Eeduck; you is goot," shouted the boy, while he flourished his harpoon, and seizing his companion by the hand, dragged her in the direction of the kayaks.
Tell me, is she in one of the other oomiaks?" The women trembled as they answered, "No." "Have the Allat got her?" There was no reply to this question, but he did not need one. Springing like a tiger to the stern of the oomiak, he seized the steering paddle, and turning the head of the boat towards the shore, paddled with all his energy.
I dare say the Esquimaux would join with you in the wish, however, for their kayaks and oomiaks are better adapted for a calm than a stormy sea." "Tom," said Fred, breaking another long silence, "you're very tiresome and stupid tonight; why don't you talk to me?" "Because this delightful dreamy evening inclines me to think and be silent." "Ah, Tom! that's your chief fault.
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