CHAPTER IV.

ARKANSAS, AND “DOWN RIVER” TO NEW ORLEANS.

The Eagle--An Old Settler--My unsuccessful Hunting Dog--The Polish Refugee’s Habitation--An Unnecessary Circuit--Indian Tribe--Little Rock in Arkansas--My Engagement on board the “Fox”--Quarrel with the Captain--An uncomfortable Night--Treatment of Slaves--A Woodland Supper--A Panther--Bear-shooting--Life among the Indians--An Indian Shooting Party--Wolf Traps--Narrow Escape for my Canoe--By Steamer to New Orleans.....83--116