CHAPTER XX. Features of the wilderness-herds of buffalo-antelopes-their varieties and habits-John Day-his hunting stratagem-interview with three Arickaras-negotiations between the rival parties-the Lefthanded and the Big Man, two Arickara chiefs-Arickara villageits inhabitants-ceremonials on landing-a council lodge-grand conference-speech of Lisa-negotiation for horses-shrewd suggestion of Gray Eyes, an Arickara chief-encampment of the trading parties. CHAPTER XXI. PAGE. 207 An Indian horse fair-love of the Indians for horses-scenes in the Arickara village-Indian hospitality-duties of Indian womengame habits of the men-their indolence-love of gossiping-rumors of lurking enemies-scouts-an alarm-a sallying forth-Indian dogs-return of a horse-stealing party-an Indian deputation— fresh alarms—return of a successful war party-dress of the Arickaras-Indian toilet-triumphal entry of the war party-meetings of relations and friends-Indian sensibility--meeting of a wounded warrior and his mother-festivities and lamentations. CHAPTER XXII. Wilderness of the far west-great American desert-parched seasons -Black hills-Rocky mountains-wandering and predatory hordes -speculations on what may be the future population-apprehended 'dangers-a plot to desert-Rose the interpreter-his sinister character-departure from the Arickara village. CHAPTER XXIII. Summer weather of the prairies-purity of the atmosphere-Canadians on the march-sickness in the camp-Big river-vulgar nomenclature suggestions about the original Indian names-camp of Cheyennes-trade for horses-character of the Cheyennes-their horsemanship-historical anecdotes of the tribe. CHAPTER XXIV. New distribution of horses-secret information of treason in the camp -Rose the interpreter, his perfidious character-his plots-anecdotes of the Crow Indians-notorious horse stealers-some account of Rose-a desperado of the frontier. CHAPTER XXV. Substitute for fuel on the prairies-fossil trees-fierceness of the buffaloes when in heat-three hunters missing-signal fires and smokes -uneasiness concerning the lost men-a plan to forestall a roguenew arrangement with Rose-return of the wanderers. ་ 218 230 236 242 246 Also publish the following works by WASHINGTON IRVING. A HISTORY OF THE LIFE AND VOYAGES OF CHRISTO. PHER COLUMBUS AND COMPANIONS. A new edition, revised and corrected by the author. In three vols. 8vo. THE CRAYON MISCELLANY, to be published at intervals.-Now ready Part 1.-A Tour on the Prairies. Part 2.-Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey. Part 3.-Legends of the Conquest of Spain. New editions of A CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRENADA. By Fray Antonio Agapida. In two vols. 12mo. THE ALHAMBRA; a series of Tales and Sketches of the Moors and Spaniards. In two vols. 12mo. THE SKETCH BOOK, by Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. In two vols. 12mo. KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK. In two vols. 12mo. BRACEBRIDGE HALL, OR THE HUMORISTS, a Medley, by Geof. frey Crayon, Gent. In two vols. 12mo. TALES OF A TRAVELLER, by Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. In two vols. 12mo. THE BEAUTIES OF WASHINGTON IRVING; a small volume for the pocket, neatly done up in extra cloth. By John T. Irving, Jr. INDIAN SKETCHES, taken during an expedition to the Pawnee Tribes. In two vols. 12mo. By Theodore Irving. THE CONQUEST OF FLORIDA by Hernando de Soto. In two vols. |