CHAPTER II.

Arrival of our Party--The Mountaineer--A “prospecting” Expedition--The Start--California Skies in November--A Drenching--Go-ahead Higgins--“Camp Beautiful”--John the Irishman--The Indian’s Grave--A “rock” Speech--The Return--Herd of Antelope--Johnson’s Rancho--Acorn Gathering--Indian Squaws--Novel Costume--The Rancheria--Pule-u-le--A Bear Fight, 35