opposite the principal chief's tent, which was

a larger and more elegant structure than the others.

Meanwhile an immense concourse of women, children,

and dogs gathered round the strangers, and while the

latter yelped their dislike to white men, the former

chattered continuously, as they discussed the appearance

of the strangers and their errand, which latter soon

became known. An end was put to this by San-it-sa-rish

desiring the hunters to enter the tent, and spreading

a buffalo robe for them to sit on. Two braves