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Interview Of Captain Vancouver With The Chiefs Of Nootka Sound.
legs did not seem to partake much of the exertion , although they sometimes raised themselves to a considerable height ; and we understood that those were . considered to be the best performers , who kept their feet constantly ' parallel to each other , or in one certain position , with the least possible inclination of the knees . After these had finished their part , Maquinna performed a mask dance by himself , in whichwith great address , he frequently and almost imperceptibl
, y changed his mask ; this seemed to be a very favourite amusement of his , as he appeared to be in hi gh spirits , and to take great delight in the performance . The masks he had made choice of certainl y did credit to his imagination in point cf whimsical effect ; his dress was different from that worn by any of the other performers , consisting of a cloak and a kind of sh .-rt apron , covered wiih hollow shells , and
small pieces of copper so placed as to strike against each other , and to produce a jingling noise ; which , being accompanied by the music before described as a substitute for a drum , and some vocal exertions , produced a savage discordant noise as offensive to tlie ear , as the former exhibition had been to the eye . But as theobjeCt of our visit Was a compliment to Maquinna , a previous determination to be pleased insured
our plaudits , Which were bountifully bestowed , and received With great pleasure and satisfaction by the surrounding spectators . A pause now took place in the entertainments , which however was soon filled up to the great gratification of our host and his friends . The presents that had been provided for tlie occasion were how exhibited to public view , consisting of copper , blue cloth , blankets , . ear
shell' - - , atid a variety of small articles of less value ; these were severall y distributed by Senior Alava and myself to Maquinna and his relations ' , according to the rank and consequence of each . This beino- over , tve had a second vocal and instrumental performance , which concluded by a return from Maquinna for the presents we had made . We then took a stroll through the village ant neighbourhoodand . were invited to a
, similar entertainment in the evening . But this we declined , and finished the visit by a dinner , at which we were honoured with the company of Maquinna , most of his family , and many other chiefs , who bid us farewell with most unequivocal assurances of friendship .-
The Fate Of Men Of Genius
THE FATE OF MEN OF GENIUS
OjAS sometimes been singularly unfortunate . Plautus turned amilj ; - - " - Terence was a slave ; Boethius died in a gaol ; Paulo Borghese had fourteen different trades , yet starved with all ; Tasso was uften distressed for ( ive shillings ; Bctilivo ^ lio was refused admission into an hospital which he himself had erected ; Butler's talents ivere not fifty pounds advantage to the possessor ; but the name they acquired him induced an alderman to erect a monument to his memory ; Cervantes Otway , and Clinttcrton died of hunger ; Cafnoens ended his days in an hospital ; and Vaiigclasjei ' t his bod y to the surgeon ' s to pay his debts as far as it would go ,
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Interview Of Captain Vancouver With The Chiefs Of Nootka Sound.
legs did not seem to partake much of the exertion , although they sometimes raised themselves to a considerable height ; and we understood that those were . considered to be the best performers , who kept their feet constantly ' parallel to each other , or in one certain position , with the least possible inclination of the knees . After these had finished their part , Maquinna performed a mask dance by himself , in whichwith great address , he frequently and almost imperceptibl
, y changed his mask ; this seemed to be a very favourite amusement of his , as he appeared to be in hi gh spirits , and to take great delight in the performance . The masks he had made choice of certainl y did credit to his imagination in point cf whimsical effect ; his dress was different from that worn by any of the other performers , consisting of a cloak and a kind of sh .-rt apron , covered wiih hollow shells , and
small pieces of copper so placed as to strike against each other , and to produce a jingling noise ; which , being accompanied by the music before described as a substitute for a drum , and some vocal exertions , produced a savage discordant noise as offensive to tlie ear , as the former exhibition had been to the eye . But as theobjeCt of our visit Was a compliment to Maquinna , a previous determination to be pleased insured
our plaudits , Which were bountifully bestowed , and received With great pleasure and satisfaction by the surrounding spectators . A pause now took place in the entertainments , which however was soon filled up to the great gratification of our host and his friends . The presents that had been provided for tlie occasion were how exhibited to public view , consisting of copper , blue cloth , blankets , . ear
shell' - - , atid a variety of small articles of less value ; these were severall y distributed by Senior Alava and myself to Maquinna and his relations ' , according to the rank and consequence of each . This beino- over , tve had a second vocal and instrumental performance , which concluded by a return from Maquinna for the presents we had made . We then took a stroll through the village ant neighbourhoodand . were invited to a
, similar entertainment in the evening . But this we declined , and finished the visit by a dinner , at which we were honoured with the company of Maquinna , most of his family , and many other chiefs , who bid us farewell with most unequivocal assurances of friendship .-
The Fate Of Men Of Genius
THE FATE OF MEN OF GENIUS
OjAS sometimes been singularly unfortunate . Plautus turned amilj ; - - " - Terence was a slave ; Boethius died in a gaol ; Paulo Borghese had fourteen different trades , yet starved with all ; Tasso was uften distressed for ( ive shillings ; Bctilivo ^ lio was refused admission into an hospital which he himself had erected ; Butler's talents ivere not fifty pounds advantage to the possessor ; but the name they acquired him induced an alderman to erect a monument to his memory ; Cervantes Otway , and Clinttcrton died of hunger ; Cafnoens ended his days in an hospital ; and Vaiigclasjei ' t his bod y to the surgeon ' s to pay his debts as far as it would go ,