of the Neighbouring Nations are acquainted with. They are likewise very expert at knowing the Stars, particularly the Constellations of the greater and Lesser Bears, Pleiades &c[.] They observe the rising and setting of the Stars by which at night if Clear, they are more at a loss to find their way than with the Sun. When they are travelling they always count by the number of nights they have slept to determine the distances, but never by days. The Chipweans are not much addicted to commit crimes of an atrocious nature nature, altho, several Canadians have suffered Death by their hands, but it is beleiieved that it has been much owing to their imprudent conduct in regard to their women, of whom they are extremely jealous[.] Incest in the eyes of this nation is looked upon as a crime of the greatest magnitude; although their dissembling nature does not allow them to resent it in the presence of the Guilty, because they are afraid of offending his relations:– still they hold them in the greatest abhorence; and will never invite characters of that description to any of their feasts, or entertainments; which is as great an affront as can be done to an Indian, wh[o] is of so proud and consequential nature.

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