CHAPTER XV.

The Beauties of Ski-ik-kul Creek; a Raging Mountain Torrent; Rapids and Waterfalls Everywhere; Picturesque Tributaries--Above the Tree Tops--The Pleasure of Quenching Thirst--A Novel Spear--A Fifteen-Pound Salmon for Supper--The Indians' Midnight Lunch--A Grand Camp Fire--At Peace with All Men