In no place would he depart
far from the rim of the Grand Canyon. He was confident that even with
these expected delays he would easily arrive at their destination by
sunset of the second day.
The two Navajos had not been included in either party; the truth of the
matter being that neither Zeke nor Pete wanted the young Indians among his
followers.
The feeling of the boys, however, was markedly different, but they did not
make any objections, relying upon the need of assistance later to warrant
them in inviting Thomas Jefferson and his friend to become members of
their party at that time. Indeed Fred had expressed himself in this manner
to the Navajos, and Thomas Jefferson, indicating that he understood fully
the conditions, promised to report later after the party had entered
Thorn's Gulch.
There was no further delay and George and Grant following Zeke soon
disappeared from the sight of their companions.
Meanwhile Fred and John assisted Pete in packing in their boat the
supplies which they were to carry down the Colorado.
Both George and Grant had protested against their companions attempting
the passage of the river.
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