16$ VOYAGE TO THE
To an Indian the altefiate vicissitudes of
fasting and feasting are common occur-
rences. Those with me, for some days,
had partaken rather largely of the former
dish; chance having now placed one of
more substantial shape before them, they
determined not to let the advantage escape
them. The five hogs were barbecued at
once-a Roman meal !
 The company.collected round an im-
mense fire in front of my habitation.
An Indian youth regaled his fellows with
a tune on an instrument peculiar to their
country. Much could not be said of
the sweetness of its tones, or the skill of
the performer on it; but as they seemed
greatly delighted with both, that I was
not equally charmed, must in all proba-
bility have been owing to my want of ear
or taste for Mosquito music. Nor did
the repast. cease, day or night, except
for the short intervals granted to sleep,
until thbe whole was consumed. There