The news flew from village to village on the wings of the wind; Indian runners were seen in every direction, and in twenty-four hours there were three hundred warriors on foot in pursuit of the Chippeways.
Every preparation was made for the death-strife.

Not a Sioux warrior but vowed he would with his own arm avenge the death of his friend.

The very tears of the wife were dried when the hope of vengeance cheered her heart.
The Track-maker was famous as a warrior.

Already did the aged Dahcotahs listen to his words; for he was both wise and brave.

He was among the foremost to lead the Dahcotahs against the Chippeways; and though he longed to raise his tomahawk against his foes, his spirit sunk within him when he remembered the girl he loved.