CHAPTER IV.

Removal to Powder River--A Trapper's Paradise--The Transformation in the Wilderness--The Encampment by Night--Meek takes to Study--On the Move--Loss of Horses and Traps--Robbed and Insulted by a Bear--Crossing the Yellowstone--A Novel Ferriage--Annoyance from Blackfeet--A Cache Opened--A Comrade Killed--Rude Burial Service--Return to Rendezvous--Gay Times--The old Partners take Leave, 82