and sure of being well received[.] The Shayanns, he said, were very ignorant and did not understand dealing with Traders[.] "If you wish to do well – you must do as I do[.]" I replied that I would trade regularly and leave nothing to chance[.]

At night the Rattle Snake and his Young Men were – rather dull an down in the mouth[.] They began to question my intentions and asked in what manner I should act in Case of an attack from an Enemy – and then asked for ammunition. I replied that I would assist them according to circumstances – whenever it should be found necessary for the general safety but I declined satisfying the last part of their demand[.] The chief signified his displeasure at my denial of the ammunition and threatened to send me back – the Young men became troublesome – also asking for different articles[.] At last I was obliged to put the Chief in mind that he promised my Father, the Borgne, to protect me – and I experienced no more ill usage from the party[.] [T]he second day our Escort began to diminish. Six of the Chiefs Young men gradually lagged behind – disappeared and returned to the Villages[.]

We continued our route for four days through

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