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willows, and encamped under the shelter of a rock, 
having walked in the whole four miles and a half. 
We made an attempt to gather some tripe de roche, 
but could riot, owing to the severity of the weather. 
Our supper, therefore, consisted of tea and a few mor- 
sels of leather. . ‘ 
Augustus did not make his appearance, but we felt 
no alarm at his absence, supposing he would go. to the 
tent if he missed our track. Having fire, we procured 
a little sleep. Next morning the breeze was light and 
the weather mild, which enabled us to collect some 
tripe de roche, and to enjoy the only meal we had for 
four days. We derived great benefit from it, and 
walked with considerably more ease than yesterday. 
Without the strength it supplied, we should certainly 
have been unable to oppose the strong breeze we had 
in the afternoon. After walking about five miles, we 
came upon the borders of Marten Lake, and were re- 
joiced to find it frozen, so that we could continue om 
course straight for Fort Enterprize. We encamped at 
the first rapid in Winter River amidst willows and al- 
ders ; but these were so frozen, and the snow fell so thick, 
that the men had great difficulty in making a fire. 
This proving insufficient, to warm us, or even thaw 
our shoes, and having no food to prepare, we crept 
under our blankets, The arrival ind well known part 
raised the spirits of the men to a high pitch, and we 
