76 THE LIFE 01-‘

CHAPTER XI.

WE spent a few weeks at the Sault with the brethren, with whom we had some precious seasons. We were soon informed by our beloved Superintendent that three of us would have to go to Ottawa Lake :—Taun- chey, Marksman, and myself. VVe had, as was suppos- ed, provisions enough to last till we reached La Pointe,

where we were to obtain a fresh supply for seven months. Brothers Tag-y/as/2., and Jlla-mall-skah-was/L

i. e. Fast-sailer, accompanied us. We had a new ca- noe, good oars, and a new sail. After leaving, the first place which we arrived at was about six miles above the Sault St. Marie. VVe here saw a porcupine on the beach ; and having beat it to death, we cooked and ate it for supper. After this we were wind-bound for seve- ral days, which delayed our arrival at the Ke-wa-we- non Mission, on our way to La Pointe. On entering Aunce Bay, we were in much danger. The wind rose, with a dense fog accompanying it, and we were with- out a compass. VVe steered our course by the wind. We were very near being dashed to pieces against a large rock a few feet from us, which we espied just in time to avoid. I had been on Lake Superior, but never saw the waves run so high as on the present oc- casion. It was truly wonderful that our bark canoe stood the sea so well. Nor could we see any prospect of landing. Still the spray of the gigantic waves con- tinued to roll after us in terrific fury. The canoe still struggled between the mountain waves, and then would