When the party arrived at Clowey Lake, each of the Chipewyan men crafted shields from thin boards,  wide and  long. Hearne noted that his party was joined by a number of Indians who were solely interested in propagating a war against the Inuit.
When the group reached Clowey Lake, each Chipewyan man made shields from narrow boards, broad and lengthy. Hearne noted that his party also included a few Indians who were solely focused on starting a war against the Inuit.