Captain Boling through an interpreter, expressed his regret at the occurrence, but not a word did Tenaya utter in reply.

Later, he made an attempt to escape but was caught as he was about to swim across the river.

Tenaya expected to be shot for this attempt and when brought into the presence of Captain Boling he said in great emotion, "Kill me, Sir Captain, yes, kill me as you killed my son, as you would kill my people if they were to come to you.

You would kill all my tribe if you had the power.

Yes, Sir America, you can now tell your warriors to kill the old chief.