They put in a couple of spoonfuls of rice and about as much tea.

This seemed like robbery to the children, but the good women said that in case of sickness even that little bit might save our lives.

I wore no coat or vest, but took half of a light blanket, while Rogers wore a thin summer coat and took no blanket.

We each had a small tin cup and a small camp kettle holding a quart.

Bennett had me take his seven-shooter rifle, and Rogers had a good double barreled shot gun.