CHAPTER XXVII. 1687, 1688. THE INNOCENT AND THE GUILTY.
Triumph of the Murderers.—Joutel among the Cenis.—White Savages.
—Insolence of Duhaut and his Accomplices.—Murder of Duhaut and
Liotot.—Hiens, the Buccaneer.—Joutel and his Party.—Their
Escape.—They reach the Arkansas.—Bravery and Devotion of
Tonty.—The Fugitives reach the Illinois.—Unworthy Conduct of
Cavelier.—He and his Companions return to France.