 Salter gave Maquinna a fowling piece (shotgun) as a present, which was somehow broken, leading to harsh words from the captain and suppressed rage on the part of Maquinna, who decided to take revenge for offences committed by previous European ships over the years.On 22 March 1803, the day before "Boston" intended to set sail, many Nootka came aboard to trade and were given dinner.At a signal, the Nootka attacked, and all but two of the white men were killed.