CHAPTER XXV. 1685-1687. ST. LOUIS OF TEXAS.
The Fort.—Misery and Dejection.—Energy of La Salle.—His Journey of Exploration.—Duhaut.—Indian Massacre.—Return of La Salle. —A New Calamity.—A Desperate Resolution.—Departure for Canada.—Wreck of the "Belle."—Marriage.—Sedition.—Adventures of La Salle's Party.—The Cenis.—The Camanches.—The Only Hope.—The Last Farewell.