CHAPTER II.

1837.--First Knowledge of the Sioux.--Hennepin and Du Luth.--Fort Snelling.--Lakes Harriet and Calhoun.--Three Months at Lake Harriet.--Samuel W. Pond.--Learning the Language.--Mr. Stevens.--Temporary Home.--That Station Soon Broken Up.--Mary's Letters.--The Mission and People.--Native Customs.--Lord's Supper.--"Good Voice."--Description of Our Home.--The Garrison.--Seeing St. Anthony.--Ascent of the St. Peters.--Mary's Letters.--Traverse des Sioux.--Prairie Travelling.--Reaching Lac-qui-parle.--T. S. Williamson.--A Sabbath Service.--Our Upper Room.--Experiences.--Church at Lac-qui-parle.--Mr. Pond's Marriage.--Mary's Letters.--Feast 38