Astoria Chapter 47

In which the intrepid travellers, beset by hunger and the perils of the wilderness, encounter grizzly bears, harsh mountain landscapes, and signs of solitary wanderers, all whilst striving to sustain themselves amid the bounty and scarcity that nature affords. Their journey brings them momentary respite through a kindly encounter with a humble band of Snake Indians, forging a fragile alliance amidst the shadow of hostile foes.