We were saved; but so overcome were we by our long-continued violent exertions, that, had not our Indian friends caught us in their arms, we should have sunk exhausted on the ice.  Taking off our skates, they supported us between their arms to their camp.  Here, seated on mats, with our feet before the fire, we were kindly tended by the squaws, who rubbed our ankles and legs, and bathed our feet in water.  Some warm broth--we did not examine too minutely the ingredients--quickly restored us; and we were able to give an account of our adventure.