"There are some thousands of your people, men, women and children, who have crossed that trail.
Why should not I ?" "But they come in large parties; they come well prepared.

Each helps his neighbor." "The distance is the same, and the method is the same." I ceased to argue, seeing that she would not be persuaded.

"At least, Madam," said I, "I have done what little I could in securing you a party.

You are to have eight mules, two carts, six horses, and two men, beside old Joe Meek, the best guide now in Oregon.

He would not go to save his life.