It was explained to them as
being a friendly arrangement and transfer, but they shook their heads
grimly, and considered it an act of subjugation of their ancient allies.
They regretted that they had complied with M'Dougal's wishes, in laying
aside their arms, and remarked, that, however the Americans might
conceal the fact, they were undoubtedly all slaves; nor could they be
persuaded of the contrary, until they beheld the Raccoon depart without
taking away any prisoners.
As to Comcomly, he no longer prided himself upon his white son-in-law,
but, whenever he was asked about him, shook his head, and replied, that
his daughter had made a mistake, and, instead of getting a great warrior
for a husband, had married herself to a squaw.
CHAPTER LXI.
Arrival of the Brig Pedler at Astoria.--Breaking Up of the
Establishment.--Departure of Several of the Company.--
Tragical Story Told by the Squaw of Pierre Dorion.--Fate of
Reed and His Companions.--Attempts of Mr. Astor to Renew
His Enterprise.-Disappointment.--Concluding Observations
and Reflection.
HAVING given the catastrophe at the Fort of Astoria, it remains now but
to gather up a few loose ends of this widely excursive narrative and
conclude. On the 28th of February the brig Pedler anchored in Columbia
River.
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