Chapters 40 - 42 Summary

Jim talks about how hungry he is but they now have food. The men have eaten four goats so far and Jim is recovering vary quickly now that he has food. Jim claims he is fit to travel. They discuss whether Flathead House or McKenzie will outfit them. Flathead House is about two days away. Peabody decides they will go on.

Chapter Forty-One brings the beginning of an early spring. Peabody obtained supplies from Flathead House. Jim and Boone are talking about the previous winter. They had reached Oregon and fulfilled their contract and were now on their way back. They talk about where Teal Eye will be waiting. They are approaching the place where Teal Eye is supposed to be, and Jim spots a camp in the distance. Some of the Piegans ride out to meet them. Teal Eye has...