[39] Literally “my road shall be in a straight line with my talk and not frightened to one side.”
[40] Four Indians had at this time been frozen to death near his camp in a snowstorm.
[41] When the trade of the Missouri was opened the Assiniboin were the poorest of all nations, and have remained so to this day.
[42] It is customary to keep a list of men who behave well and make large trades.
[43] A blanket is wanted.
[44] Hint for a chief’s coat.
[45] Hat desired.
[46] Feathers desired.
[47] Leggings wanted.
[48] Shirt and neck handkerchief desired.