Galloping out of the ravine on to the rough prairie the men dismounted and returned the fire.

We soon succeeded in driving the enemy before us, and were so close upon them at one time, that they abandoned and threw away nearly all their lodges and camp equipages, and everything that had any considerable weight.

They left behind them their played-out horses, and for miles we could see Indian furniture strewn along in every direction.

The trail became divided, and the Indians scattered in small bodies, all over the prairie.

As night was approaching and our horses were about giving out, a halt was called.