CHAPTER I

The Rendezvous--The Destination--The Education of Mules--The Santa Fé Traders--The Mormons--The Holy War--Entrance upon the Indian Territory--A Scene--An Encampment--A Loss--A Hunt--The Osage River--A Meeting and Parting--Kauzaus Indians--An Indian Encampment--Council Grove--Ruins--An Indian and his Wants--Elk--A Tempest--Captain Kelly--A comfortless Night 45