It was just
black with the mouldy flour; but we found it very good. Nothing
was too bad for us to eat. We were feeling good and fresh in the
morning and expecting to make good time in travelling. I took my
share of the flour, about two pounds, and gave Mr. Wallace about
six or seven pounds, stuck fast on the bag. He told me to take
more, but I would not take any more. I said, "I will trust in
getting some game," as I would get to the wood country soon.
Before we parted I read the Sixty-seventh Psalm -
"God be merciful unto us and bless us, and cause his face to shine
upon us.
"That thy way may be known upon the earth, thy saving health among
all nations.
"Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
"O let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for thou shalt judge
the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth.
"Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
"Then shall the earth yield her increase: and God even our God
shall bless us.
"God shall bless us: and all the ends of the earth shall fear him."
Then I read a Thanksgiving Prayer:
"Almighty God, Father of all Mercies, we Thine unworthy servants do
give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and
loving-kindness to us and to all men.
