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objection to sheriffs. The settlement of White Rock. Its history. 

 A happy hunting-ground. A Tenderfoot's first run with buffalo. 

 He prefers walking. A wonderful mare. I buy her. Trying 

 Brown's courage. Appearance of Indians near camp . . . . 105 



CHAPTER IX. 



Find a Sioux camp-ground. The omnivorous horse. A Rocky-Moun- 

 tain moose. A large turkey-roost. A deserted settlement. Fox 

 thinks he is going to die. Crossing the river under difficulties. 

 A fast buffalo-calf. Adventure with a buffalo. Camp deserted. 

 Another made. Row with the men. Brown discharged. Re- 

 move to old camp. More buffalo-hunting. Surprised by Indians. 

 Cut off from camp. Plan of getting through. Its success and 

 safety. Neighbourhood getting too warm. Fox declines going 

 near a sheriff. Return eastwards . . . . . . . . . . 115 



CHAPTER X. 



Another expedition to White Rock. A fighting butcher. The fate 

 of Fox. Excitement about Indians. Advised to turn back. 

 Settlement No. 10 at White Rock. Bold settlers. Examine 

 buffaloes at close quarters. The bold settlers demoralized. A 

 large herd of elk. Desperate struggle with a horse. Laid up 

 from a kick. The fate of our buffalo-tongues. Settlers about 

 to avenge themselves. Their indifferent armament. A serious 

 consultation. The expedition given up. I intend going alone to 

 Fort Kearney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 



CHAPTER XI. 



Start on my journey. Miserable weather. Appearance of three 

 Indians. I compel them to breakfast with me. An uncomfort- 

 able breakfast-party. I bid them adieu. Reach the ranche. 



