They had no
sooner spied us but they set up a loud cry, that frighted us at first;
we thought it had been for those that should kill us, but it seems
it was of wonder and amazement. They were all naked; and we were
dressed, so as is most commode for the hot countries, very
glittering and rich; so that we appeared extremely fine: my own hair
was cut short, and I had a taffety cap, with black feathers on my
head; my brother was in a stuff-suit, with silver loops and buttons,
and abundance of green ribbon. This was all infinitely surprising to
them; and because we saw them stand still till we approached 'em, we
took heart and advanced, came up to 'em, and offered 'em our hands;
which they took, and looked on us round about, calling still for
more company; who came swarming out, all wondering, and crying out
Tepeeme: taking their hair up in their hands, and spreading it wide to
those they called out to; as if they would say (as indeed it
signified), Numberless wonders, or not to be recounted, no more than
to number the hair of their heads. By degrees they grew more bold, and
from gazing upon us round, they touched us, laying their hands upon
all the features of our faces, feeling our breasts and arms, taking up
one petticoat, then wondering to see another; admiring our shoes and
stockings, but more our garters, which we gave 'em, and they tied
about their legs, being laced with silver lace at the ends; for they
much esteem any shining things.
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