They now considered themselves the dupes of Indian falsehoods, and resolved to put no more confidence in Snakes.

They soon, however, forgot this resolution.

In the course of the morning, an Indian came galloping after them; Mr.Stuart waited to receive him; no sooner had he come up, than, dismounting and throwing his arms around the neck of Mr.Stuart's horse, he began to kiss and caress the animal, who, on his part, seemed by no means surprised or displeased with his salutation.

Mr.Stuart, who valued his horse highly, was somewhat annoyed by these transports; the cause of them was soon explained.

The Snake said the horse had belonged to him, and been the best in his possession, and that it had been stolen by the Wallah-Wallahs.