Sullen Face would not complain, but the others tried to induce him to make his escape.

He, at first, refused to do so, but finding his companions determined upon going, he at last consented.
Their plans succeeded, and after leaving the immediate neighborhood, they broke their shackles with stones.

They were obliged, however, to hide themselves for a time among the rocks, to elude the sheriff and his party.

They were not taken, and as soon as they deemed it prudent, they resumed their route.
Two of the prisoners died near Prairie du Chien.

Sullen Face, Forked Horn, and another Sioux, pursued their journey with difficulty, for they were near perishing from want of food.