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46 TEXAS HISTORY STORIES
bank and had lodged in the middle of the stream. Seizing
the branches of this tree, the men dragged the raft
out of the current; it was then an easy matter to guide
it to the shore. Both parties spent the night in great
anxiety.
In the morning another raft was made, on which five
men, all trembling with fear, safely crossed and rejoined
La Salle. Two of the most timid ones were left
behind. They dared not venture the passage; but, seeing
La Salle getting ready to march without them,
they shouted across the river, begging not to be left.
Their fear of being abandoned was greater than their
fear of the river, and they quickly built a raft and
crossed over to their companions.
Journeying on they soon came to the villages of the
Cenis Indians, on the Trinity River. They were received
by the Indians in the most friendly manner. The
chief, bearing the peace-pipe, came out to meet them,
and by signs made them understand that they were
welcome. "Then the whole village swarmed out like
bees, gathering around the visitors with offerings of
food and everything that was precious in their eyes."
La Salle was-lodged with the great chief and shown
every attention. His men were entertained with feasting
and dancing.
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Littlejohn, E. G., 1862-. Texas History Stories: Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle., periodical, 1901; Richmond, Virginia. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth14384/m1/46/: accessed May 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.