so that some of the savages had to stop in the forest and sleep in the
snow. We went on, however, and reached a little cabin, where we
slept.

January 13. Early in the morning we were on our journey again, and
after going seven or eight leagues we arrived at another hut, where
we rested awhile, cooked our dinner, and slept. Arenias pointed out
to me a place on a high mountain, and said that after ten days'
marching we could reach a big river there where plenty of people are
living, and where plenty of cows and horses are; but we had to cross
the river for a whole day and then to proceed for six days more in
order to reach it. This was the place which we passed on the 29th of
December. He did us a great deal of good.

January 14. On Sunday we made ready to proceed, but the chief
wished to go bear hunting and wanted to stop here but, because it
was fine weather, I went alone with two or three savages. Here two
Maquas Indians joined us, as they wanted to go and trade elk skins
and satteeu.

January 15. In the morning, two hours before daylight, after taking
breakfast with the savages, I proceeded on the voyage, and when it
was nearly dark again the savages made a fire in the wood, as they
did not want to go farther, and I came about three hours after dark
to a hut where I had slept on the 26th of December. It was very
cold. I could not make a fire, and was obliged to walk the whole
night to keep warm.

January 16. In the morning, three hours before dawn, as the moon
rose, I searched for the path, which I found at last; and because I