But hard words and cold looks will profit nothing; therefore it will be wise to speak him fair.

Let Mahtoree open his mouth." "Would my father cry out, that the women and children should hear the wisdom of chiefs! We will go into the lodge and whisper." As the Teton ended, he pointed significantly towards a tent, vividly emblazoned with the history of one of his own boldest and most commended exploits, and which stood a little apart from the rest, as if to denote it was the residence of some privileged individual of the band.

The shield and quiver at its entrance were richer than common, and the high distinction of a fusee, attested the importance of its proprietor.

In every other particular it was rather distinguished by signs of poverty than of wealth.

The domestic utensils were fewer in number and simpler in their forms, than those to be seen about the openings of the meanest lodges, nor was there a single one of those high-prized articles of civilised life, which were occasionally bought of the traders, in bargains that bore so hard on the ignorant natives.