Chapter 53
Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver--Precautions at the Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.--Gloomy Apprehensions.-- Arrival of M'Kenzie.--Affairs at the Shahaptan.--News of War.--Dismay of M'Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.-- Departure of M'Kenzie for the Interior.--Adventure at the Rapids.--Visit to the Ruffians of Wish-ram.--A Perilous Situation.--Meeting With M'Tavish and His Party.--Arrival at the Shahaptan.--Plundered Caches.-Determination of the Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.--Arrival of Clarke Among the Nez Perces.--The Affair of the Silver Goblet.--Hanging of An Indian.--Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria. AFTER the departure of the different detachments, or brigades, as they are called by the fur traders, the Beaver prepared for her voyage along
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