how can he know Every thing that we do, at such a distance from our Village? Is he taller than the hills? Has he Eyes like the sun? He must be a spirit!" I was at a loss how to take the last part of his speech[.] However he immediately ordered a Young man to assist me in my Journey[.] I then prepared for my Departure – took three horses, one for myself, one for the Young man and one for my baggage[.] The following morning at dawn I joined the Rattle Snake (for that was the name of the Young War Chief) and his party at the next Village. Passing along I could hear the Indians say – that I had no sense[.] The women in particular seemed greatly concerned for me and they told me repeatedly that I should never return[.]

When we assembled and were beyond the Village our party consisted of the Rattle Snake, twelve Young scamps of his Tribe – ten Shayanns – the rest mandanes, in all about forty[.] Among the latter was a M^r Jessaume who informed me that he was going to the Shayanns En Pipe

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