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ity, so that a detour to the east soon brought 

 them to the friendly shelter of the forest. 

 Here an abundance of dead trees being 

 found, a roaring camp fire and a good sup- 

 per soon made them forget their hardships 

 in their gratitude for their deliverance. 



Old Voyageur was indeed the hero of the 

 hour, but he sullenly resented any petting 

 for his wonderful display of sagacity, al- 

 though he did condescend to accept a fine 

 piece of pemmican in addition to his ration 

 of white fish. 



