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by the flowing of their Tears. 10th. On the other side of this Bayof Fundy, there was not anything oppressed my mind with more sadnessthan the manner, the former French inhabitants of the Place, which were calledNeutrals, were forced away from their improved Farms and Estates in thisPart of Nova Scotia, by those acting under British Authority, and Brit-tish Subjects coming in to inherit the fruits of their Labor. I mention'd my Sentiments freely concerning such injustice taking place, &; I am willing to leave it. 10th. As we had to wait for a passage from hence to Bever Harbour, visit-ed a few families here, being kindly received by the people where we came. 11th. This Morning, we went on board of a Boat with four Oars, and came about20 Miles to Dipper-harbour; here we lodged at one Frenches, who to enter-tained us kindly &; refused taking pay for it: Being yet only about halfWay to Bever-Harbour, we went on board early next morning, and coming thither, had a meeting in that place in the afternoon, which was a solid season; Likewise the next day we had another meeting, also solid. 14th. We proceeded then about 20 Miles to Passomaquady, at the mouthof the river Saint Croix; and from thence the next day also by Water to Machias in the province of Main: Here, altho' no member of our Society resided in the place, we had two large and satisfactory Meetings. They people desired us to stay longer, and have more: But I have found it safestto leave the People hungring, rather than to stay to make additions: I wishall who travel on Truth's account to guard against the Activity of theCreature, lest a good savour be not left among Strangers. Being