No wagon could get over it, and the party had made up their minds to go on foot, and were actually burning their wagons as fuel with which to dry the meat of some of the oxen which they had killed.

They selected those which were weakest and least likely to stand the journey, and by drying it the food was much concentrated.

They were to divide the provisions equally and it was agreed thereafter every one must lookout for himself and not expect any help from anyone.

If he used up his own provisions, he had no right to expect anyone else to divide with him.

Rice, tea and coffee were measured out by the spoonful and the small amount of flour and bacon which remained was divided out as evenly as possible.