he knew that he stood a good chance of being taken

up-river. The Long Knife was not much given to idle words; but he appreciated deeds. The bear proved to be very old, very thin, with tusks worn to stubs. Hunger had driven him out of his winter hole early. The hair of his hide was loose. Nevertheless he was a large specimen.

"We'll send his head to the President," remarked Captain Lewis to Captain Clark. "No such bear as this can be found in Virginia or Kentucky."