The Indians were, we guessed, making for a region frequented by buffalo, which had not this year come so far east as usual.  At last we reached the spot at which they considered it desirable to remain; there being a full stream from which water could be obtained, and plenty of wood to afford fuel for our fires.  In every other direction, as far as we could see, the country was nearly level, with little or no timber of any size growing on it.  The women immediately set about their usual avocations. But as our meals were very scanty, it was evident that there was a scarcity of meat in the camp.