CHAPTER XVIII.

Fremont divides his party -- attempt to lasso a wild horse -- Maxwell prevents an Indian attack -- Indians on a buffalo hunt -- return laden with meat -- Cheyenne village -- tripod support for their weapons -- Fremont entertained by the chief -- tribute to the Great Spirit on taking the pipe -- Jim Beckwith -- other settlers on the mountain streams -- St. Vrain's Fort -- Fort Laramie -- Carson's camp -- excitement in the company -- hostile intentions of the Indians -- preparations for continuing the explorations -- one of the command dismissed. 167