Chapter XI

Doings at Astoria—Three parties on foot—Their object—M‘Lellan’s
resolution—Hostile attack at the Long Narrows—Mr. Reed—Two
Indians shot—Heroic conduct of M‘Lellan—Difficulties adjusted—
Advance of the party—Remarks—Arrival at Oakinacken—Departure
again for Astoria—Scene at Umatallow—Mr. Crook’s adventures and
suffering—Yeck-a-tap-am—Umatallow left—Merit rewarded—Arrival of
the party at Astoria—The ship _Beaver_ there also 186