Our only safety consists in so weakening them, and appalling them by the vehemence of our attack, that they will have no heart to renew the conflict." We do not profess to give Mr.Carson's precise words.

These were his views.

They were so manifestly correct that all, at once, fell in with them.

The united party then again advanced, with rifles cocked and primed, towards the Indian camp.

The trappers were in the shade.