This too, after reserving one-quarter, was given to the Indians, who now seemed completely satisfied and in good humor." They now approached the forks of the Jefferson, where they had expected to meet Clark and his party with the canoes.

Not seeing any signs of them, the Lewis party were placed in a critical position.

The Indians were again alarmed and suspicious.

Here Captain Clark's journal says:-- "As they went on towards the point, Captain Lewis, perceiving how critical his situation had become, resolved to attempt a stratagem, which his present difficulty seemed completely to justify.

Recollecting the notes he had left at the point for us, he sent Drewyer for them with an Indian, who witnessed his taking them from the pole.