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ne between Point Castvina and Mangera, the other between Mangera and Amapalla : the latter is the best. The Riding place is on the East side of Ama- palla, right against a spot of low ground ; for all the Island except this one place is high Land. Run- ning in farther, Ships may Anchor near the Main, on the N. E. side of the Island Amapalla. This is the place most frequented by Spaniards : it is called the Port of Martin Lopez. This Gulf or Lake runs in some leagues beyond all the Islands; but it is shole water, and not capable of Ships.
It was into this Gulf that Captain Davis was gone with the two Canoas, to endeavour for a Prisoner, to gain intelligence, if possible, before our Ships came in : He came the first night to Mangera, but for want of a Pilot, did not know where to look for the Town. In the morning he found a great many Canoas haled up on the Bay ; and from that Bay found a path which led him and his company to the Town. The Indians saw our Ships in the evening coming towards the Island, and being before inform- ed of Enemies in the Sea, they kept Scouts out all night for fear : who seeing Captain Davis coming, run into the Town, and alarmed all the people. When Captain Davis came thither, they all run in- to the Woods. The Fryer hapned to be there at this time ; who being unable to ramble into the Woods, fell into Captain Davis's hands : There were two Indian Boys with him, who were likewise ta- ken. Captain Davis went only to get a Prisoner, therefore was well satify'd with the Fryer, and im- mediately came down to the Sea side. He went from thence to the Island Amapalla, carrying the Fryer and the two Indian Boys with him. These were his Pilots to conduct him to the Landing place, where they arrived about noon. They made no stay here, but left 3 or 4 men to look after the Ca- noas, and Captain Davis with the rest marched to the