130 JOURNEY TO THE SHORES 



conical eminences. This is the first ridge of hills 

 we have seen in this country, that deserves the 

 appellation of a mountain range ; it is probably 

 a continuation of the Stony Mountains crossed by 

 Hearne. Many plants appeared in full flower 

 near the tents, and Dr. Richardson gathered some 

 high up on the hills. The distance wo made to- 

 day was fifty miles. 



There was a hoar frost in the night, and the 

 temperature, at four next morning, was 40°- em- 

 barkmg at that hour, we glided quiclvly down the 

 stream, and by seven arrived at the Hook's en- 

 campment, which was placed on the summit of a 

 lofty sand diff, whose base was washed by the 

 wer. This chief had with him only three 

 humers, and a few old men and their families, 

 he rest of his band having remained at their 

 nares m Bear Lake. His brother, Long-legs, 

 and our guide, Keskarrah, who had join^ him 

 want y^ °''' '^'^ """""nicated to him our 

 want of provision, and we were happy to find 

 that, departing from the general practice of Indian 

 chefs, he entered at once upon the business, 

 V thout making a long speech. As an introduc- 

 toj mark our regard. I decorated him with a 



^Ltt "'"^- The Hook began by'stating, 

 " ^^ ^^ «^"e of our being destitute of 



