The prize was too great to be intrusted in the hands of another, and Harvey determined to make the search in person, to settle, if possible, once and forever, the fate of his beloved wife.
He soon proceeded to the Indian village, where he left his boy and gave notice that he should not be back for several days.

He then called one of the most trusty and skillful warriors aside, and asked for his company upon the eventful journey.

The savage cheerfully complied, and the two set out at once.

It was a good distance to the northward, and when night came down upon them, many miles yet remained to be passed.

There was little fear of disturbance from enemies, and both lay down and slept until daylight, when they were immediately on their way again.
This journey through the northern wilderness was unvaried by any event worthy of record, and the details would be uninteresting to the reader.