"soldiers" surrounded Far West? 5. What did Colonel Hinkle do? 6. What kind
of court did General Lucas have to try Joseph and his brethren? 7. What was
their sentence? 8. Why was it not carried out? 9. What did General Clark
say in his speech? 10. Where was Adam-ondi-Ahman? 11. Why was it so called?
12. What did Brigham Young now do? 13. Tell about the meeting held at Far
West, April 26, 1839.




CHAPTER XXII.

IN MISSOURI PRISONS.


From Far West Joseph and his brethren who had been taken prisoners were
marched towards Jackson county. At first General Wilson who had them in
charge treated the brethren badly, but as they proceeded on their journey
he became quite friendly, and told the prisoners that he was just going to
show the people of Independence what a "set of fine fellows you are."

While on the march the Lord comforted Joseph, and he spoke to the other
prisoners as follows: "Be of good cheer, brethren; the word of the Lord
came to me last night that our lives should be given us, and that whatever
we may suffer during this captivity, not one of our lives shall be taken."

After they had crossed the Missouri river into Jackson county, many people
came to see these wonders, the "Mormons." One lady came up and asked the
guards which of the prisoners the "Mormons" worshiped. Joseph was pointed
out to her. She then asked the Prophet if he professed to be the Lord and