Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in
search of the Shoshonees; his ill success on the
first interview. The party with captain Lewis at
length discover the source of the Missouri. Captain
Clarke with the main body still employed in
ascending the Missouri or Jefferson river. Captain
Lewis's second interview with the Shoshonees
attended with success. The interesting ceremonies of
his first introduction to the natives, detailed at
large. Their hospitality. Their mode of hunting the
antelope. The difficulties encountered by captain
Clarke and the main body in ascending the river. The
suspicions entertained of captain Lewis by the
Shoshonees, and his mode of allaying them. The
ravenous appetites of the savages illustrated by
singular adventure. The Indians still jealous, and
the great pains taken by captain Lewis to preserve
their confidence. Captain Clarke arrives with the
main body exhausted by the difficulties they
underwent. 354