It would seem that a miracle only could preserve them from attack, and they were too few in numbers for a persistent defence.
The sagacity of Kit Carson, however, triumphed over all the obstacles he had to encounter.

He traversed the forest and the prairie undiscovered, and reached Taos with all his animals and their precious freight.

Here he found furs in great demand.

Traders were there from various parts of the States, ready to purchase his supply at the highest prices.

Kit Carson was abundantly rewarded for all his toil, and for a mountain trapper, might be deemed rich.