I then decorated him with a medal similar to those given to the other chiefs.

He was highly pleased with this mark of our regard and promised to do everything for us in his power.

Akaitcho came in during the latter part of our conversation with a very cheerful countenance.

Jealousy of the Hook and a knowledge that the sentiments of the young men differed from his own with respect to the recent discussions had combined to produce this change in his conduct, and next morning he took an opportunity of telling me that I must not think the worse of him for his importunities.

It was their custom he said to do so however strange it might appear to us, and he as the leader of his party had to beg for them all; but as he saw we had not deceived him by concealing any of our goods and that we really had nothing left he should ask for no more.