They had to fear nothing more than a drought, a freshet, a forest fire, or an unusually deep snow-fall if hunting on the mountains in mid-winter.

They lived in peace, hunting and farming, marrying, giving in marriage, and rearing many healthy children.

By degrees they wrought out of the stubborn wilderness comfortable homes, filled with plenty.

The stumps were drawn out of the clearings, and other grains were sown besides corn.

Beef, pork, and mutton were sometimes placed on the table, besides the more common venison, bear meat, and wild turkey.