Island of the Blue Dolphins

What is the new deal that Captain Orlov offers the tribe?

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When Captain Orlov meets with the Chief, he tells him that he and his crew wish to camp on the island and hunt sea otter; as payment for letting them stay, Orlov offers Chowig one-third of what they collect. Chief Chowig insists on half. After some deliberation, Orlov agrees.

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