28. -- A region of natural curiosities-The plain of white clay- Hot springs-The Beer Spring-Departure to seek the free trappers-Plain of Portneuf-Lava-Chasms and gullies- Bannack Indians-Their hunt of the buffalo-Hunter's feast- Trencher heroes-Bullying of an absent foe-The damp comrade-The Indian spy-Meeting with Hodgkiss-His adventures- Poordevil Indians-Triumph of the Bannacks- Blackfeet policy in war 29. -- Winter camp at the Portneuf-Fine springs-The Bannack Indians- Their honesty-Captain-Bonneville prepares for an expedition-Christmas- The American-Falls-Wild scenery- Fishing Falls-Snake Indians-Scenery on the Bruneau-View of volcanic country from a mountain-Powder River- Shoshokoes, or Root Diggers-Their character, habits, habitations, dogs- Vanity at its last shift 30. -- Temperature of the climate-Root Diggers on horseback-An Indian guide-Mountain prospects-The Grand Rond- Difficulties on Snake River-A scramble over the Blue Mountains-Sufferings from hunger-Prospect of the Immahah Valley-The exhausted traveller 31. -- Progress in the valley-An Indian cavalier-The captain falls into a lethargy-A Nez-Perce patriarch-Hospitable treatment-The bald head- Bargaining-Value of an old plaid cloak-The family horse-The cost of an Indian present 32. -- Nez-Perce camp-A chief with a hard name-The Big Hearts of the East-Hospitable treatment-The Indian guides- Mysterious councils-The loquacious chief-Indian tomb- Grand Indian reception-An Indian feast- Town-criers- Honesty of the Nez-Perces-The captain's attempt at healing. 33. -- Scenery of the Way-lee-way-A substitute for tobacco- Sublime scenery of-Snake River-The garrulous old chief and his cousin-A Nez- Perce meeting-A stolen skin-The scapegoat dog-Mysterious conferences-The little chief-His hospitality-The captain's account of the United States- His healing skill 34. -- Fort Wallah-Wallah-Its commander-Indians in its neighborhood- Exertions of Mr. Pambrune for their improvement-Religion-Code of laws- Range of the Lower Nez Perces-Camash, and other roots-Nez-Perce horses- Preparations for departure-Refusal of supplies-Departure- A laggard and glutton 35. -- The uninvited guest-Free and easy manners-Salutary jokes- A prodigal son-Exit of the glutton-A sudden change in fortune-Danger of a visit to poor relations-Plucking of a prosperous man-A vagabond toilet-A substitute for the very fine horse-Hard travelling-The uninvited guest and the patriarchal colt-A beggar on horseback-A catastrophe-Exit of the merry vagabond 36. -- The difficult mountain-A smoke and consultation-The captain's speech-An icy turnpike-Danger of a false step- Arrival on Snake River- Return to-Portneuf-Meeting of comrades