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Camp; having a tickle between us, not more than 

 eighty yards wide. The instant that I was ready 

 to open shop, I sent my people home, with injunc- 

 tions not to come near me until I sent them an 

 order in writing for that purpose ; or, unless they 

 had any business with me, which could not be 

 deferred till my return. My tent was soon filled 

 with Indians, and we carried on a very brisk trade 

 till tw^o o'clock in the afternoon. Shuglawina 

 then came in, spoke a few words in a rough tone 

 of voice, and all the rest instantly walked out. 

 Taking me by the shoulder and speaking sternly,, 

 he made signs for me to go along Avith him. As 

 these people have hitherto plundered and mur- 

 dered Europeans whenever they had the oppor- 

 tunity, I must confess, that I expected that was 

 to be my fate now; and my suspicions were con- 

 firmed, upon recollecting the apprehensions which 

 they expressed at the sight of my fire-arms, till I 

 convinced them, that they were not loaded. How^- 

 ever, being well assured, that if they were deter- 

 mined to kill me, I could not prevent them; I put 

 the best face possible on this unpleasant affair, 

 locked up my goods, and followed him out. He 

 led me to the top of an eminence, at the back of 

 my tent, and we were followed by all the men and 

 boys. On observing a collection of brush wood 

 and other dry fuel, I naturally concluded, that I 

 was to be sacrificed; but whether they intended 

 to roast me alive or dead, I could not determine. 

 I did not, however, long remain in suspense, for 

 Shuglawina soon dispelled my fears by telling me, 



