As it was known that one of them could not swim, it was hoped that the banks of the Quicourt River would bring them to a halt.

A general pursuit was therefore instituted, but without success.
On the following morning (May 26th), as they were all on shore, breakfasting on one of the beautiful banks of the river, they observed two canoes descending along the opposite side.

By the aid of spy-glasses, they ascertained that there were two white men in one of the canoes, and one in the other.

A gun was discharged, which called the attention of the voyagers, who crossed over.

They proved to be the three Kentucky hunters, of the true "dreadnought" stamp.