It was not safe for Yellow Bird to remain entirely beyond their protection.

There were bears prowling about.

And human beasts occasionally found their way through the wilderness.

But Slim Buck's face was like a bronze carving in its faith and pride.
"Yellow Bird only goes with the good spirits," he assured Jolly Roger.
"She does not do witchcraft with the bad.

And no harm can come while the good spirits are with her.