We were obliged, though most reluctantly, to follow their example; but comforted ourselves with the reflection that this was the first time we had been stopped by the weather during our long journey, which was so near at an end.

The gale afterwards increased, the squalls at night became very violent, disburthened the trees of the snow, and gave us the benefit of a continual fall of patches from them, in addition to the constant shower.
We therefore quickly finished our suppers, and retired under the shelter of our blankets.
_March 26_ .-- The boisterous weather continued through the night, and it was not before six this morning that the wind became apparently moderate, and the snow ceased.

Two of the Canadians were immediately sent off with letters to the gentlemen at Fort Chipewyan.

After breakfast we also started, but our Indian friend, having a great indisposition to move in such weather, remained by the fire.

We soon quitted the river, and after crossing a portage, a small lake, and a point of land, came to the borders of the Mamma-wee Lake.