deer, elk, antelope, and even coyotes
and porcupines, were shot, while the rivers furnished an abundance of
fish.

It seemed likely at one time that there might be a hunt of bigger game
than any here mentioned, for in crossing the country of the Navajos the
party was watched and followed by mounted Indians. An attack was feared,
and had the red men opened fire, there would have been a very animated
defense; but the suspicious Indians were merely on the alert to see that
no trespass was committed, and when the orderly company passed out of
their territory the warriors disappeared.

The visitors were much impressed with the vastness and the undeveloped
resources of our country. They were also impressed with the climate, as
the thermometer went down to forty degrees below zero while they were
on Buckskin Mountain. Nature seemed to wish to aid Will in the effort to
exhibit novelties to his foreign guests, for she tried her hand at
some spectacular effects, and succeeded beyond mortal expectation. She
treated them to a few blizzards; and shut in by the mass of whirling,
blinding snowflakes, it is possible their thoughts reverted with a
homesick longing to the sunny slopes of France, the placid vales of
Germany, or the foggy mildness of Great Britain.

On the summit of San Francisco Mountain, the horse of Major St.
John Mildmay lost its footing, and began to slip on the ice toward a
precipice which looked down a couple of thousand feet. Will saw the
danger, brought out his ever-ready lasso, and dexterously caught the
animal in time to save it and its rider--a feat considered remarkable by
the onlookers.

Accidents happened occasionally, many adventures were met with, Indian
alarms were given, and narrow were some of the escapes. On the whole,
it was a remarkable trail, and was written about under the heading, "A
Thousand Miles in the Saddle with Buffalo Bill."

At Salt Lake City the party broke up, each going his separate way. All
expressed great pleasure in the trip, and united in the opinion that
Buffalo Bill's reputation as guide and scout was a well-deserved one.

Will's knowledge of Indian nature stands him in good stead when he
desires to select the quota of Indians for the summer season of the
"Wild West." He sends word ahead to the tribe or reservation which he
intends to visit. The red men have all heard of the wonders of the great
show; they are more than ready to share in the delights of travel, and
they ga