CHAPTER XII. 1679. LA SALLE ON THE UPPER LAKES.
The Voyage of the "Griffin."—Detroit.—A Storm.—St. Ignace of
Michillimackinac.—Rivals and Enemies—Lake Michigan.—Hardships.
—A Threatened Fight.—Fort Miami.—Tonty's Misfortunes.—
Forebodings.
CHAPTER XIII. 1679-1680 LA SALLE ON THE ILLINOIS.
The St. Joseph.—Adventure of La Salle.—The Prairies.—Famine.—
The Great Town of the Illinois.—Indians.—Intrigues.—Difficulties.
—Policy of La Salle.—Desertion.—Another Attempt to poison him.