CHAPTER II.
When the Chippeways broke up their camp near Fort Snelling, they divided into two parties, one party returning home by the Mississippi, the other by way of the St.Croix.
They parted on the most friendly terms with the Sioux, giving presents, and receiving them in return.
Some pillagers, who acknowledge no control, had accompanied the Chippeways.

These pillagers are in fact highwaymen or privateers--having no laws, and acting from the impulses of their own fierce hearts.
After the Chippeways had left, the pillagers concealed themselves in a path near Lake Calhoun.

This lake is about seven miles from Fort Snelling.
Before they had been concealed one hour, two Dahcotahs passed, father and son.

The pillagers fired, and the father was killed instantly; but the son escaped, and made his way home in safety.

The boy entered the village calling for his mother, to tell her the sad news; her cries of grief gave the alarm, and soon the death of the Sioux was known throughout the village.