Governor Macdonell did his best for them, and succeeded in inducing the Saulteaux Indians, who seemed friendly, to guide and protect them as they sought Pembina for winter quarters.
The Indians had a few ponies and mounted on these they undertook to conduct the settlers to their destination.

The caravan was grotesquely comical as it departed southward.

The Indians upon their "Shaganappi ponies," as they are called, like mounted guards protecting the men, women and children of the Colony who trudged wearily on foot.

The Indians were kind to their charge, but the Redman loves a joke, and often indulges in "horse-play." The demure Highlander looked unmoved upon the Indian pranks.

The Indians also hold everything they possess on a loose tenure.