I instantly sprang into my saddle, and fired a few shots at the Indians, who by this time had all come in sight, to the number of fifty.

We turned our horses and ran, the bullets flying after us thick and fast--my whip being shot from my hand and daylight being put through the crown of my hat.

We were in close quarters, when suddenly Lieutenant Valkmar came galloping up to our relief with several soldiers, and the Indians seeing them whirled and retreated.

As soon as Major North got in sight of his Pawnees, he began riding in a circle.

This was a sign to them that there were hostile Indians in front, and in a moment the Pawnees broke ranks pell-mell and, with Major North at their head, started for the flying warriors.