owed his delight at recovering Rochford by giving him a warm
embrace; and then turning to the chief, he welcomed him cordially.

I observed that the latter carefully eyed the countenances of our
companions, as if wishing to ascertain if any of them knew him, while,
at the same time, he kept his rifle in his hand, ready for instant use.
When we began our march, he came alongside Rochford, Carlos, and me, in
the rear of the party, who now hurried on, eager to get back to their
homes.

He addressed himself especially to Carlos, from whom, it appeared to me,
he was endeavouring to obtain information which neither Lejoillie nor I
was able to give him. It was late in the evening by the time we reached
Roseville. The judge, on seeing Rochford, blamed him for having caused
us so much anxiety.

"Now we've got you, we'll not let you run away again," he exclaimed,
shaking him by the hand.

Rochford then introduced his Indian companion.

"I have seen many of your people, but I don't know that I have ever
before met you," observed the judge, eyeing him narrowly.

"I am fonder of the chase than of war or treaty-making with the whites,"
answered the Indian. "I have visited you now for the sake of assuring
you of the friendly feelings of my people, so that you may rest in quiet
without any apprehensions of an attack from us."

"I said so! I always said that the red men were well disposed!"
exclaimed the judge. "I expect Captain Norton back to-morrow, and I
should be happy if you could remain, and give him the same assurances
that you have given me."

"I would willingly have an interview with Captain Norton, but my stay
here must be short. I will leave you to repeat to him the assurances of
our pacific intentions," answered the Indian.

The judge's wife and my cousins now made their appearance. The Indian
chief appeared to regard them with great admiration. They on their part
declared that he was very agreeable and good-looking, and that he
behaved like a polished gentleman, conducting himself at table with
thorough propriety.

The judge offered him a bed, but he declined, saying that, accustomed as
he was to sleeping in the open air, he should prefer to pass the night
in the veranda,--where a hammock was accordingly slung for him, so that
he might occupy it whenever he felt disposed.

I forgot to say that Rochford, being introduced to my cousins, at once
entered into conversation, and appeared to be winning his w