CHAPTER XI.

In the Blackfoot Country--A Visit to Wyeth's Trappers--Sorry Experiences--Condolence and its Effect--The Visitors become Defenders--A Battle with Fire and Sword--Fighting for Life--The Trappers' Victory--A Trapping Excursion--Meek Plays a Trick and has one Played on Him--A Run to Camp--Taking up Traps--A Blackfoot Ambush--A Running Fire--A lucky Escape--Winter Camp on the Yellowstone--Interpretation of a Dream--A Buffalo Hunt and a Blackfoot Surprise--Meek's Mule Story, 166