CHAPTER XLVII.

Washakie's Bold Attitude--Tells his Councilors they are Fools--Says the White Men, who are Wise, have Books--Tells the Tradition of how the Indians fell into Darkness--Great Spirit Angry at the Red Man--Advocates that the Indians live like White People--His Powerful Speech Gains the Day for us--Shoshone Tradition--We Start Home--A Hungry Trip--Return to the Indians, Finding them Sullen--Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Supply--Return Home.