The object of his overland journey, therefore, being defeated, he gave up the expedition.

The whole party repaired with Mr.Robert Stuart to the establishment of Mr.David Stuart, on the Oakinagan River.

After remaining here two or three days, they all set out on their return to Astoria accompanied by Mr.David Stuart.

This gentleman had a large quantity of beaver skins at his establishment, but did not think it prudent to take them with him fearing the levy of "black mail" at the falls.
On their way down, when below the forks of the Columbia, they were hailed one day from the shore in English.

Looking around, they descried two wretched men, entirely naked.