160 BUFFALO LAND. 



now gesturing a wish to communicate. The Pro- 

 fessor and our guide rode to meet them, ap- 

 parently unarmed ; but with characteristic exhibition 

 of the white man's subtlety, the tail-pocket of the 

 philosopher's coat held a pistol in reserve, and the 

 guide, I have no doubt, was equally well provided. 



