I shall hitch up my oxen and return at once to the old trail.
Boys (to his teamsters) get the cattle and we'll return." This was decisive, and Mr.Rynierson would tarry no longer.

Many others now proceeded to get ready and follow, and as Mr.Rynierson drove out of camp quite a respectable train fell in behind him.

As fast as the hunters came in and reported no road available, they also yoked up their oxen and rolled out.

Some waited awhile for companions yet in the fields, and all were about ready to move, when a party came in with news that the pass was found and no trouble could be seen ahead.

About twenty-seven wagons remained when this news came, and as their proprietors had brought good news they agreed to travel on westward and not go back to the old trail.
Mr.Bennett had gone only a short distance out when he had the misfortune to break the axle of his wagon and he then went back to camp and took an axle out of the dead man's wagon and by night had it fitted into his own.