orld that I was a minister of the gospel, bearing a message
from on High, with the authority to call upon all men to repent,
be baptized for the remission of their sins, and receive the Holy
Spirit by the laying on of hands. I had never attempted to preach
a discourse in my life. I expected trials, and I had them to
undergo many times.

Brother Stewart and myself started forth on foot, with our
valises on our backs. We walked about thirty miles the first day,
and as night was approaching we called at a house for lodging.
They had been having a log rolling there that day, and quite a
number of people were around the house. We asked for lodging and
refreshments.

Our request was carried back to the supper-room to the man of the
house, and we stood at the gate awaiting the reply. Presently the
man came out and said that no Mormon preacher could stay in his
house; and if we wished to save our scalps we had better be
making tracks lively.

Brother Stewart took him at his word, and started off at a double
quick. I followed, but more slowly. We made no reply to that
man's remarks. A mile further on we again called for lodging.

The man could not keep us, as he was poor, and his family sick;
but he directed us to a house half a mile from the traveled road,
where he said a man lived that was an infidel, but would not turn
a hungry man from his door.

We went to the house and asked for entertainment. The man said he
never turned a man from his door hungry, but would as soon
entertain horse thieves as Mormon preachers; that he looked upon
all Mormons as thieves, robbers, and scoundrels. There was
determination in his voice as he addressed us in this manner. He
held his rifle in his hand while speaking. Then he said:

"Walk in, gentlemen. I never turn the hungry away." He addressed
his wife, a very pretty, unassuming lady, and said, "Get these
men some supper, for I suppose they feel pretty lank."

There was a good supper soon on the table; but I could not eat.
Brother Stewart ate his supper, and soon was enjoying himself
talking to the family. He was a great talker; liked to hear
himself talk. They requested me to eat, but I thanked them, and
said rest would do me more good than eating. I soon retired, but
did not sleep. I was humiliated; my proud spirit was broken and
humbled; the rough words used toward me bad stricken me to the
heart. At daylight we were on our way again.

About ten o'clock we arrived at a little to