We had called up some straggling Indian--the first we had met, although for two days back we had seen tracks--who, mistaking us for his fellows, had been only undeceived by getting close up.

It would have been pleasant to witness his astonishment; he would not have been more frightened had some of the old mountain spirits they are so much afraid of suddenly appeared in his path.

Ignorant of the character of these people, we had now additional cause of uneasiness in regard to Mr.Preuss; he had no arms with him, and we began to think his chance doubtful.

Occasionally we met deer, but had not the necessary time for hunting.

At one of these orchard grounds, we encamped about noon to make an effort for Mr.Preuss.One man took his way along a spur leading into the river, in hope to cross his trail, and another took our own back.