been living most of his life out on the frontier, has got to come back to this society. he had to be very uncomfortable. >> off the trail, kit is a shy and unassuming man, content to keep to himself. in washington, his celebrity is overwhelming. >> there had been all of these blood and thunder books that depicted kit carson as this giant who killed two indians before breakfast and was a caricature. >> when you're made into a legendary figure in your own time, there's no way you'll ever be able to reach the top of that pedestal. it's unbearable. >> after two awkward weeks in the capitol, he gets his audience with president polk.