We were glad to have him, however, as he was a good fellow, and certainly knew how to appreciate a drink.
For two or three days the command pushed on, but we did not seem to gain much on the Indians.

They apparently knew exactly where we were and how fast we were going, and they moved just as fast as we did.
On the fourth day of our pursuit I rode about ten miles ahead of the command till I came to a hill which gave a fine view of the surrounding country.

Mounting this, I searched the hills with my field-glasses.
Soon I saw a great column of smoke rising about ten miles down the creek.

As this cloud drifted aside in the keen wind, I could see a column of men marching beneath it.

These I at first believed to be the Indians we were after, but closer study revealed them as General Terry's soldiers.
I forthwith dispatched a scout who was with me to take this news to Crook.