Chapter XVIT. Ben Jones and a Grizzly Bear-Volcanic RemainsDismal Plight of M'Lellan-Starvation-A BrokenDown Bull-A Ravenous Meal-Indian GravesHospitable Snakes-A Forlorn Alliance. A S the travellers were now in a dangerous neighborhood, where the report of a rifle might bring the savages upon them, they had to depend upon their old beaver-trap for subsistence. The little river on which they were encamped gave many "beaver signs," and Ben Jones set off at daybreak, along the willowed banks, to find a proper trapping-place. As he was making his way among the thickets, with his trap on his shoulder and his rifle in his hand, he heard a crushing sound, and turning, beheld a huge grizzly bear advancing upon him, with terrific growl. The sturdy Kentuckian was not to be intimidated by man or monster. Levelling his The bear was rifle, he pulled the trigger. |