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The Life of Kit Carson

CHAPTER VII
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CHAPTER VII.
An Unexpected Meeting--The Ambush--A Daring and Perilous Ride--Return to Camp--Disappointments--The Beaver.
Meanwhile the Indians made it exceedingly lively for Kit Carson and his three companions.
The latter had heard so much of the abundance of beavers in a certain section that they determined to visit it and make a thorough exploration.

To do this, it was necessary to ride over a lofty Rocky Mountain peak or take many hours to pass around it.

Very naturally they concluded to "cut across lots," confident of their ability to take care of themselves, no matter what danger threatened.
The ascent proved very exhausting to men and animals, for the trappers did not compel the weary beasts to bear them up the steep slope where it tired them to force their own way.

They rested many times, but finally accomplished the ascent and passed over into the valley beyond.

There, disappointment awaited them.


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