and slowly he counted them out, one by one, to the

number of thirty. This was a pretty fair supply, and

with careful economy would last him many days. Having

relieved his mind on these all-important points,

he carefully examined every pouch and corner of his

dress to ascertain the exact amount and value of his

wealth.

Besides the leather leggings, moccasins, deerskin hunting-shirt,

cap, and belt which composed his costume, he

had a short heavy hunting-knife, a piece of tinder, a