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and he was at a loss how to steer his course[.] He threfore applied to the Head chief called the Borgne (who was then confined to bed) for advice[.] This chief is reckoned a very Superior character[.] M^r LaRocque exposed his difficulties, he listened to them with attention then made the following reply[:]

"My son, said the chief, were I in health when you arrived you should have been quartered in my Tent – and the Indians would have been more civil to you – But the Indians have no sense[.] The Chief of the White people wishes you to visit the Rocky Mountains and you shall visit them when I shall be well no one dare hinder you[.] The Indians call for goods, but they have already too many goods. I am angry as the Chief of the Wolves – he ought to be ashamed – he has abused the goodness of the white people[.] He offered me part of his plunder, but I declined his offers[.] Have patience my Son, lend a deaf ear to bad talk[.] I adopted a Son among the Tribes of the mountain[.] He is a good man – and he is a great Chief[.] He will soon be here, and you shall accompany him and be safe[.] But hearken to my words, My Son[.] When the Mountain Indians arrive, be kind to them – they know not white men[.] You will hand to them Your pipe

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