his horse by the bridle[.] When we entered the Camp of the Corbeaux – we could perceive many of that tribe dis-approved of M^r LaRocques intention, for some of them exclaimed "Where are you going white men? return, go home – we do not wish for your company[.] Some of our young men have no discretion[.] We are afraid[.]" These insinuations had no effect on M^r LaRocque's resolution – he was determined[.] But one of our party a Voyageur thought himself indisposed and applied for leave to remain with me[.] I see plainly the cause of your indisposition, said M^r Larocque[.] Your courage fails you – like an old woman[.] You may remain[.] This severe reprimand threw the fellow into a violent passion and he became extremely abusive[.] However M^r LaRocque took no particular notice of his conduct, for he could not punish so much insolence before so many Strange Indians, without risking the loss of their good opinion of him, and thereby the success of his expedition[.] This unpleasant disagreement caused a bustle in the Camp & most of the Indians collected round us[.] Finding this a favourable opportunity, the Great Chief, our friend Le Borgne addressed the strang Indians and his adoped Son the Red Calf as follows –

"My Son, and my friends rejoice – white men

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