Mr. Duncan's Discontentment. He starts for the West in search of a place of Settlement. 9

[ CHAPTER II. ]

The Journey. Encampment. Buffalo hunt. Anne and Edward lost. They discover an old fort. Fight with a Wolf. Take refuge in a Tree. Rescued by Howe and Lewis. Return to the Camp. 16

[ CHAPTER III. ]

Howe's Story of a singular piece of Metal, resembling a shield or helmet, found on Lake Superior. 36

[ CHAPTER IV. ]

Their journey continued. Finding a Prairie. Encamping for the Night. Singular incident. A Mirage on the Prairie. The Prairie on fire. Flight to the Sand Hills. Their final escape. Finding a stream. Encampment. 49

[ CHAPTER V. ]

Heavy Storm. Straggling Indians seen. Preparations for defence. A friendly Indian approaches and warns them of their danger. The Camp Attacked. Capture of Five in the Camp. Recovery of some of the Captured. 62

[ CHAPTER VI. ]