The shooting of a bear, a buffalo or an Indian seemed about alike eventful.
These pioneers being entirely beyond the protection of law, were compelled to be a law to themselves.
Mr.Carson collected the horses, who were all very weary, and quietly commenced his return home.

He did not urge the animals at all, allowed them to feed abundantly on the rich prairie, and after a few days' journey, modestly entered the camp with his recaptured animals all in good condition.

This was another of those victories which Carson was continually winning, and which were giving him increased renown.
A few days after his return to the encampment, two or three wandering trappers entered their lodges, and informed them that a numerous party were encamped on Snake river, about fifteen days' journey from them.

This party was in the employ of two men quite distinguished in the fur trade, Messrs.

Fitzpatrick and Bridger.