The bad and the good alike were left free and untrammelled to follow the bent of their desires.

The people had all they could do to beat off their savage enemies, and to keep order among themselves.

They were able to impose but slight checks on ruffianism that was aimed at outsiders.

There were plenty of good and upright men who would not harm any Indians wrongfully, and who treated kindly those who were peaceable.

On the other hand, there were many of violent and murderous temper.