Chapter IV. A Long Farewell.--Departure not favored

by sub-officers; soldier suggests "jerked beef;" 85:--Heald's letter of Nov. 7, 1812, regarding the withdrawal; Wau-Bun to the contrary; alleged disorder; 86:--Captain Heald's traits; 87:--Heald and Kinzie have a pow-wow with the Indians; consult between themselves; agree to distribute goods, but destroy arms and whisky; Kinzie's liquors; plan carried out; 88:--William Wells to the rescue; scene of his arrival; 89:--Baseless hopes aroused; Black Partridge gives up his medal; 90:--This meant war; then what should have been done? 92:--Mrs. Heald's story of the preparations; 93:--Surroundings then and now; 94-96:--Saturday having been already described, the story skips from Friday to Sunday; 96.