Greenland Journal IV 1916-1917
Page 48
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Transcription
We had observed the power - [34] boat working her way out from in front of Peter's house around the west east side of the bay and EK had hurried in order to get the seal cut up before the boat should arrive, so that he might divide the meat according to his own ideas and not accord- ing to the Eskimo custom, which accords certain parts to those who help skin and cut up. Egingwah entered into EK's wish and the way he wrestled was surprising, as was also the skill with which he severed the joints with his knife. Shortly after midnight the "In- gerlis" left for the Carglands with Peter & Koch. Beautiful night.