than his canoe, beheld the tall poops, the towering masts and the
great sails of vessels that had come from such distant lands
beyond the seas. Nothing so astonished the Indians of that day
as the roar of artillery. It was something entirely beyond their
comprehension, and filled them with terror. They had no guns or
knowledge of their use. So, when a cannon was fired, they were
ready to believe that men who could do such things were possessed
of supernatural powers.

7. The officers of the vessel gave to the Indian a hat, shirt and
several other articles, besides treating him to wine and meat,
which he seemed to greatly relish. As a return for their
kindness, the Indian took his canoe and showed the white men how
to catch fish. In a half hour he had nearly filled his boat with
those delicious fish which have always so remarkably abounded in
all the waters of that portion of North Carolina. By signs he
made known his wish that they should be divided between the men
of the two ships, and then he took his departure.

8. The next day many Indians, with much ceremony, visited the
ships. Among them was Granganimeo, a brother of the chief who
ruled in that portion of the country. He was an honest and
kindly Indian, faithful to his promises, and affording a strong
contrast to Wingina, the Indian king, who was full of suspicion
and duplicity. The Indians were clothed in mantles and aprons of
deerskins. They were gentle, unsuspicious and hospitable. A few
days later Amadas, with eight of his men in a boat, visited the
home of Granganimeo, about twenty miles distant, on the shore of
Roanoke Island. The chief was not at home, but his wife gave
them a cordial and hospitable reception. She prepared a feast