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ly between him and Mr. Chaboillez. Perceiving, 

 however, that he was determined not to let go of 

 the bridle, I gave him a smart blow on his hand, 

 with the but end of my whip, which consisted of 

 a deer's horn, and instantly striking my horse, I 

 caused him to spring forward, and leave the Indian 

 behind. Finding myself thus clear of this fel- 

 low, I continued my rout ; but he with one of his 

 companions, followed us nearly half of the day, if 

 not longer. After this length of time we saw no 

 more of them. Apprehensive, however, that they 

 might fall upon us in our encampment at night, 

 and steal our horses, and probably massacre us, 

 after it became dark, we went a little out of the 

 path, and laid ourselves down ; but w r e dared not 

 make a fire, lest the light or the smoke should 

 discover the place where we were. 



On my return, I passed four days agreeably, at 

 Riviere qui Apelle, in the company of a number 

 of gentlemen, whom I found there. On leaving 

 that place, I was obliged to cross the river, and 

 at this late season, the ice was bad. My horse, 

 while I was on him, feli^through the ice twice, and 

 the last time, I came very near passing under it ; 

 but a kind Providence once more, granted me de- 

 liverance. 



While at Montagne a la Basse, Mr. Chaboillez, 

 induced me to consent to undertake a long and 



