He is a fox in counsel; an eagle in sight; a grizzly bear in combat.

A Dahcotah is a man!" After waiting for the low murmur of approbation, which followed this flattering portrait of his people, to subside, the Teton continued--"What is a Pawnee?
A thief, who only steals from women; a Red-skin, who is not brave; a hunter, that begs for his venison.

In counsel he is a squirrel, hopping from place to place; he is an owl, that goes on the prairies at night; in battle he is an elk, whose legs are long.

A Pawnee is a woman." Another pause succeeded, during which a yell of delight broke from several mouths, and a demand was made, that the taunting words should be translated to the unconscious subject of their biting contempt.

The old man took his cue from the eyes of Mahtoree, and complied.