There is no reason to doubt that the head chiefs have been approached and that many of the minor chiefs are listening to the proposals of Riel and his half-breeds.

But you have some news to give, I understand?
Dickson said you would give me particulars." Thereupon Cameron briefly related the incidents in connection with the attempted arrest of the Sioux Chief, and closed with a brief account of the burning of his home.
"That is most daring, most serious," exclaimed the Superintendent.

"But you are quite certain that it was the Sioux that was responsible for the outrage ?" "Well," said Cameron, "he met my wife on a trail five miles away, threatened her, and--" "Good God, Cameron! Threatened your wife ?" "Yes, nearly flung her off her horse," replied Cameron, his voice quiet and even, but his eyes glowing like fires in his white face.
"Flung her off her horse?
But--he didn't injure her ?" replied the Superintendent.
"Only that he terrified her with his threats and then went on toward the house, which he left in flames." "My God, Cameron!" said the Superintendent, rising in his excitement.
"This is really terrible.

You must have suffered awful anxiety.

I apologize for my abrupt manner a moment ago," he added, offering his hand.