He reached Taos, where he waited as agreed upon, until his message could be sent to the Governor at Santa Fe.

While in Taos he learned that one hundred men had been sent out to meet the caravan and the Governor himself was about ready to follow with six hundred more.

It may be stated in this place that the smaller company, while looking for the train was attacked by the Texan rangers and with a single exception every man was killed; but venturing into American territory, the rangers were disarmed by Captain Cook and his dragoons, and the wealthy wagon train, with its valuable cargo reached its destination in safety.
Having accomplished his mission, Carson set out on his return to Bent's Fort.

This time he took a Mexican boy with him.

The mountaineer had become strongly attached to the youth, who was a noble, high minded lad, the fit companion of the prince among plainsmen.
Two days out from Taos, both were surprised to find themselves confronted by four Utah Indians on the war path.