Quote by Francis Parkman
Four men are missing R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance whether killed or lost, we cannot tell.
Summary
This quote describes the absence of four individuals, namely R., Sorel, and two emigrants, who went out to hunt buffalo in the morning but have not returned yet. It is unknown whether they have been killed or simply lost and unable to find their way back.