[894] We have here a convincing proof that they were no longer under the able guidance of William Barentsz. For this reason it has, since the time of his death, been deemed unnecessary to attempt to fix the hour of the day by the recorded bearing of the sun, as had been done previously. [↑]
[895] Ende bevondt datter groente was, met sommighe cleyne boomkens—and found verdure there with a few small trees. [↑]
[896] Wilt te schieten—game (for us) to shoot. [↑]
[897] Wat schummelt broodt—a little mouldy bread. [↑]
[899] Den inham—the bay or inlet; namely, the estuary of the river Petchora. [↑]
[900] This was the promontory on the western side of the Petchora estuary. [↑]
[901] Hadde deerlijck sien moghen helpen—if looking deplorable could have helped us. [↑]