A close scrutiny so confirmed this opinion that they hastily returned to the camp with the declaration that savages were certainly prowling around watching for an opportunity to attack them.

They knew full well that the wary Indians would never think of approaching their camp unless in overpowering numbers.

It was deemed expedient not to allow the foe any time to mature their plans.

A party of forty men was immediately fitted out, under the command of Kit Carson, to go to the hidden trail and follow it till the haunts of the Indians were discovered.

The reputation of Mr.Carson was such that unanimously he was invested with dictatorial powers.