as dear as possible.

In a very short time after we had separated, they met a party of the Indians, whom we had known at this place, and were probably those whom we had seen landing from their canoe.

These Indians appeared to be in a state of extreme rage, and had their bows bent, with their arrows across them.

The guide stopped to ask them some questions, which our people did not understand, and then set off with his utmost speed.

Mr.
Mackay, however, followed, and did not leave him till they were both exhausted with running....