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But at length he succeeded and, January 27, he left Baker Lake with a party of four Esquimaux and the wife of one of them.

Having arrived, February 7, at a native camp, about half-way to that of Ou-ang-wak, Douglas per- suaded Edjogajuch, the Headman, to go and try to bring in the murderer.

The Headman was much frightened, as he undoubtedly believed that the Sergeant intended to shoot the offender as soon as he saw him.

But being assured that nothing of the kind was meant, he left on his quest, February 8, and late in the afternoon of February 9, he returned with the quarry.

Through the interpreter, the usual warning was given the accused, and he was arrested and told that he must go with the Officer to the White Mans land as the Big Chief there wanted to see him : he at first refused, fearing speedy death, but by showing the natives that unless they obeyed the White Mans laws, they would not be allowed to trade at the White Mans stores, and promising him fair treatment, consent was obtained and the prisoner taken to Baker Lake, arriving, February 18, after experiencing very bad weather: then the trip was made to Chesterfield which, owing to an exceptionally heavy storm, took fifteen days instead of ten usually taken.