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I hear you.
Come here;
I am coming.
What kind of a hunt had the Fox last winter?
The winter was bad indeed.
What did he hunt for?
Bear.
I wish this was spring, and all the Indians would come
  and trade their winter's hunt;
They will come soon:
I think they will have a great many packs.
What will you ask to take me by water from Montreal to
  Michillimakinac?
One large keg of rum, one gun, one blanket, one kettle,
and one knife; that is all I want:

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That is too much, as you will eat and drink the same as
  us, and will not work, but only shew the way.

Will you go directly?
No, I shall stay till to-morrow, and then embark.
I left my wife and children at a place four days march
  from hence.
I want to see them.
To-morrow, at the dawn of day, we will embark.
Take courage; farewell, friend.
Very well, I will be true to my word.
All is quiet.
I will go to bed.
Get up, friend.
I am lazy.