Somewhere near the mouth of the Patapsco, Smith and his crew camped for several nights. It may have been at a place now called Old Road Bay. While there, several crew members became sick. With bad weather preventing them from sailings, and their food supplies rotting, the crew argued vigorously for a quick return to Jamestown. In response, Smith gave a rousing speech and refusing to give up the expedition, said "Regain therefore your old spirits, for return I will not (if God please) till I have seen the Massawomekes, found Patowomeke, or the head of this water you conceit to be endless". His speech had the desired effect and the expedition continued for another 37 days, during which they successfully explored the Patowomeke [Potomac].