Previous, however, to their departure, they assisted in killing one of our steers, the meat of which we cut into thin slices, and dried in the sun.

This, our first experiment--on the favourable result of which the success of our expedition entirely depended--kept us, during the process, in a state of great excitement.

It succeeded, however, to our great joy, and inspired us with confidence for the future.

The little steer gave us 65lbs.

of dried meat, and about 15lbs.