He ordered his men not to take her life; she was to be as safe in his teepee as if she were his wife or child.
For a few days she is allowed to remain quiet; but at length she is brought out to be present at a council where her fate was to be decided.
Hole-in-the-Day took his place in the council, and ordered the prisoner to be placed near him.

Her pale and resigned countenance was a contrast to the angry and excited faces that lowered upon her; but the chief looked unconcerned as to the event.

However his warriors might contend, the result of the council would depend upon him; his unbounded influence always prevailed.
After several speeches had been made, Stormy Wind rose and addressed the chief.

His opinion was that the prisoner should suffer death.

The Dahcotahs had always been enemies, and it was the glory of the Chippeways to take the lives of those they hated.