They found the fort occupied in the absence of the French by a number of Kri or "Knistino" Indians in French service.

These Kris were frightened at the arrival of the Sious and fired guns at them.

"Who fired on us ?" demanded these haughty Indians from Dakota, and the Kris replied, "The French".

Then the Sious withdrew, but vowed to be completely revenged on the treacherous white man.
When La Verendrye reached Fort St.Charles its little garrison was almost at the point of starvation.

He had travelled himself ahead of his party, and the immense stock of supplies and provisions he was bringing up country were a long way behind him when he reached the fort.