It was found that the fires did not help the very weak, so every such a one was put between two strong men who ran him up and down by the arms, and thus soon made him recover.
[Footnote: Clark's "Memoir."] Fortunately at this time an Indian canoe, paddled by some squaws, was discovered and overtaken by one of the dug-outs.

In it was half a quarter of a buffalo, with some corn, tallow and kettles.

This was an invaluable prize.

Broth was immediately made, and was served out to the most weakly with great care; almost all of the men got some, but very many gave their shares to the weakly, rallying and joking them to put them in good heart.

The little refreshment, together with the fires and the bright weather, gave new life to all.