Q. 11. Are those who are with you satisfied, or do they wish to be relieved?
Ans. Every one is satisfied, and no person wishes to be relieved.
Q. 12. What weather have you in general?
Ans. During the months of March and April, we had very fine weather; since when, it has been variable; and when the wind has been at south, and south-west, the air was raw and cold. The full and change of the moon has generally been accompanied with very heavy gales of wind and torrents of rain, from the north-east, or south-west, both of which have been very violent at times. We have had no thunder or lightning, nor ice.
Q. 13. What are the prevailing winds?
Ans. The winds have been variable: westerly winds appear to be most frequent during the winter, and I have great reason to suppose easterly winds are constant during the summer.
Q. 14. Have you been at the small islands?
Ans. I have been round Nepean Island once, but could not land on it, the wind being westerly, which made a great break in the small sandy bay which lies on the south-west side of that isle. My not having men to row, and the uncertainty of the weather, has prevented my going to Phillip isle.
Q. 15. Are there any animals on the island, and of what kind are they?
Ans. None but rats, which are distructive, and have been very numerous; but now they are much thinned.