The whole region seemed to be a favorite rendezvous for these venomous reptiles.

These mountaineers, however, had become so thoroughly acquainted with their habits, as to sleep in the midst of them without anxiety.

In the night the rattlesnake seldom moves, in the daytime with his rattles he gives chivalric warning before he strikes with his fangs.

Consequently it is not often that the trapper or the Indian is bitten.
Our travellers carefully examined the ground over which they reared their frail shelters, and then folded in their blankets or buffalo robes, experienced no solicitude.

About midnight a faithful dog began to bark furiously.