But the white men assembled the Shoshones around their settlements, and taught them to remain at peace with their neighbours.

They had been so for four years; the Crows had had time to build other wigwams.

Why did they act like wolves, biting their benefactors, instead of showing to them their gratitude ?" The Prince, though an old man, had much mettle in him, especially when his blood was up.

He had become a Shoshone in all except ferocity; he heartily despised the rascally Crows.

As to the chief, he firmly grasped the handle of his tomahawk, so much did he feel the bitter taunts of his captive.