CHAPTER XLIV.

Consternation at Washakie's Declaration--People Hurry across the River--The Writer is Asked to Attempt a Reconciliation--Night too Dark to Travel--Chief Washakie and Braves Appear at Sunrise--The Chief notes that the People are Terror-Stricken, and Decides that he will be their Friend--Troublous Exploits of Mountain Men--Sheriff's plan of Arrest--How the Scheme Worked--Desperadoes Freed by the Court--Chasing an Offender--Surrounded by his Associates--Coolness and Pluck of the Sheriff Win--Ready to Return Home--A Trying Experience.