Mr.Hunt caused a canoe to be made of a horse-hide; it was not, as one may suppose, very large; but they succeeded, nevertheless, by that means, in conveying a little horse-flesh to the people on the north bank.

It was attempted, even, to pass them across, one by one (for the skiff would not hold any more); several had actually crossed to the south side, when, unhappily, owing to the impetuosity of the current, the canoe capsized, a man was drowned, and the two parties lost all hope of being able to unite.

They continued their route, therefore, each on their own side of the river.
In a short time those upon the north bank came to a more considerable stream, which they followed down.

They also met, very opportunely, some Indians, who sold them a number of horses.

They also encountered, in these parts, a young American, who was deranged, but who sometimes recovered his reason.