Mr.Stuart declined to furnish them with the dangerous commodity.

They became more importunate in their solicitations, until they met with a flat refusal.
The gigantic chief now stepped forward, assumed a swelling air, and, slapping himself upon the breast, gave Mr.Crooks to understand that he was a chief of great power and importance.

He signified, further, that it was customary for great chiefs when they met, to make each other presents.

He requested, therefore, that Mr.Stuart would alight, and give him the horse upon which he was mounted.

This was a noble animal, of one of the wild races of the prairies; on which Mr.Stuart set great value; he, of course, shook his head at the request of the Crow dignitary.