Some had regulation pantaloons, but only shirts.

Part of them had cut the breech of their pantaloons away, leaving only the leggings.

Still others had big brass spurs, but wore no boots nor moccasins.
But they understood the drill remarkably well for Indians.

The commands were given them by Major North, who spoke their tongue as readily as any full-blooded Pawnee.

They were well mounted, and felt proud of the fact that they were regular United States soldiers.