They must proceed from a considerable encampment. The Indians and
I rode on in silence, till I heard voices, which I judged came from the
spot where I had seen the smoke ascending. Presently a boy, whom I
recognised as one of the emigrant children, ran back, shouting out,
"Injins--Injins!" His cries brought out the Raggets, and a number of my
friends with rifles in their hands, ready to do battle in case of
necessity. They saw that we were peaceably disposed; but they did not
recognise me till I was in the middle of them, and had addressed them by
name.

I was cordially welcomed. In truth, most of them had given me up for
lost. They showed that they placed some value on me by loading my
Indian friends with presents.

I am sorry to say that I must bring my adventures in the Far West to a
conclusion. We struck our tents next morning, and continued our
journey. After a variety of adventures we reached California, and at
once proceeded to the gold-diggings. Most of the party separated and
worked for themselves. The Raggets kept together, and were the only
family who succeeded in securing an independence. For myself I will say
nothing, but that I was thankful to find myself back in old England, if
not a richer, I hope at all events a wiser man, than when I left its
deservedly well-loved shores.

THE END.

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