While stopping to defend himself, many other people assembled, and amongst them he recognized the irritating person who incessantly repeated the names "Makuba" and "Benzins".

However, this threatened danger was narrowly averted, and eventually they left the village with a supply of food; but also in a state of considerable irritation with--fleas! For some of the houses of these Pacific coast villages swarmed with fleas to such an extent that Mackenzie and his men were obliged to take to the water to rid themselves of these vermin, which swarmed also on the ground that was bare of grass.
The return journey up the Salmon River was a series of bewildering vicissitudes.

Sometimes Mackenzie and his party were received in the most threatening way by persons who had been warm friends on their downward journey, then seemingly inevitable war was transformed into peace, but guides deserted, or the Amerindians from across the Rocky Mountains attempted to mutiny.

However, they struggled through all their difficulties, till at last they reached the place known as the Friendly Village, and were here fortunately received with great kindness, being once more entertained "with the most respectful hospitality".

"In short, the chief behaved to us with so much attention and kindness that I did not withhold anything in my power to give which might afford him satisfaction....