CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE PROPHET STARTS FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS--THE COUNSEL OF FALSE BRETHREN--THE RETURN TO NAUVOO--THE SURRENDER AND ARRIVAL AT CARTHAGE.

The Warning to Flee to the Rocky Mountains.

Preparations for the Western Movement.

Arrival of the Constable's _Posse_.

Emma's Message to the Prophet.

Consultation with Rockwell.

Letter: Joseph and Hyrum Smith to Governor Ford--Consenting to go to Carthage.

Letter: Joseph Smith to H. T. Hugins--Engaging Counsel.

Letter: Joseph Smith to J. R. Wakefield--Soliciting Latter's Attendance as Witness.

The Prophet Returns to Nauvoo.

Vacillation of Governor Ford.

Certificate: Captain Anderson--on Retention of People in Nauvoo.

Letter: Ed. Johnston to Joseph Smith--About Counsel.

Preparations for Going to Carthage.

Defendants in the _Expositor_ case.

Incidents _en route_ for Carthage.

Meeting with Captain Dunn.

A Pathetic Prophecy.

Dunn's Request that the Prophet Return to Nauvoo.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Governor Ford--Explaining his Return to Nauvoo.

Order: Joseph Smith to General Dunham--Complying with Governor Ford's Demand for State Arms.

Messengers sent to Carthage.

Surrender of State Arms.

The Prophet's Farewell to his Family.

Looking Back--Sadness.

Letter: Messrs. Reid and {XVII} Woods to Joseph Smith--Documents for Defense.

The Prophet's Arrival at Carthage.

The Governor Pacifies the Mob.

The Apostates at Carthage.