But if, even then, a high throw carries him ahead of the first man--for jumping does not count either way, the only killing being when two horses come in the same notch--his rear is in danger, and he will try to run on out of the way of his pursuer as fast as possible.

The more players the more complicated the game, for each horse is threatened alike by foes that chase from behind and charge from before, and the most skilful player is liable to be sent back to the starting point several times before the game is finished, which is as soon as one horse has made the complete circuit.

Sometimes the players, when very young or unskilled, agree there shall be no killing; but unless there is an explicit arrangement to that effect, killing is understood, and it adds greatly to the interest of the game." II PLUM STONE GAME This game belongs to the second and non-ceremonial class of the games of hazard and is generally played by women.

The Omaha type is here given, but it is similar to the game as played by kindred tribes.
_Properties_ .-- Five plum stones; a basket or wooden bowl; one hundred counters.

The Omaha used stalks of the blue joint grass as counters, but small twigs or sticks will serve.
The plum stones should be carefully cleaned and dried.