The Indians from time unknown had loved ball games and had played them with extraordinary zest and fire.

As soon as they came to know the horse of the white man they loved racing in the same way.

Their sporting instincts were as genuine as those of any country gentleman.
"It is a great race," said Tayoga.

"The horses run well and the men ride well.

Tododaho himself, sitting on his great and shining star, does not know which will win." "The kind of race I like to see," said Robert.