CHAPTER II. Contests between the colonists and savages revive--Murderous skirmish.--Mikak.--Karpik, his conversion and death.--The Moravians receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador-- resolve to renew the mission--voyage to explore the land.-- Jans Haven, Drachart, &c., arrive at Labrador--their interview with the natives--meet Mikak and Tuglavina--their kindness.--Segulliak the sorcerer.--Anxiety of the Esquimaux for their remaining among them--ground purchased for a settlement--manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux--sail for Esquimaux bay--the natives troublesome--the Captain's method of checking them.--Conduct of the missionaries--they preach on shore.--Conversation with the Esquimaux.--Search out a place for a settlement--purchase it of the natives--ceremonies used on the occasion--take formal possession. Deputation return to England 73 CHAPTER III. Preparations for establishing a settlement in Labrador.--A love feast.--Missionaries leave London--erect a mission-house at Nain---regulations for their intercourse with the natives--visited by great numbers--manner of instruction--they retire in winter, are visited by the Brethren in their houses.--Death of Anauke.--An incantation.--Adventures in search of a dead whale.--P.E. Lauritz deputed by the conference--visits the missions--his excursion along the coast.--A sloop of war arrives to examine the settlement--the Captain's report.--Jans Haven's voyage to the north-- interesting occurrences.--Lauritz leaves Nain--his concluding address.--The Brethren propose new settlements--disastrous voyage in search of a situation.--Liebisch appointed Superintendant.--An Angekok baptized--his address to the natives.--Jans Haven commences a new station at Okkak--received joyfully by the natives--six Esquimaux baptized--proceedings at Nain.--Missionary accompanies the Esquimaux to a rein-deer-hunt.--Third settlement--Hopedale founded.--Remarkable preservation of the Missionaries. 97