extensive meadows – without any occurrence worthy of notice[.] The country was in a manner covered with wild beasts of Every description[.] We crossed three Rivers viz Clear Water River, Heart River – and Ball River[.] It was only on the banks of these Rivers that appeared trees – which however consisted of only a few scattered dwarfish Poplars[.]

The fifth night being within a short distance of the Shayann Camp we made the necessary preparations for entering it in the morning[.] The Rattle snake and M^r Jessuame charged their pipes of Peace placed them on green branches in Solemn Silence – which lasted for some time minutes when the Chief gave a lamentable song, which the others Chorused at the end by a heavy murmur as thanksgiving[.] Then a Young man performed the ordinary ceremony and concluded by a long speech in favour of the Chief – setting forth in the brightest colours all his exploits and good qualities[.] M^r Jessaume who was the owner of the other pipe was called upon to go through his part[.] This he declined he looked awkward and I felt for the poor man[.] A Young Indian perceiving

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