The two wimmen wa'n't fur behind.
They didn't cocalate to lose us--you hear to me.

Two young braves had sprung up an' been told to lie down ag'in.

But the English language ain't no help to an Injun under them surcumstances.

They don't understan' it an' thar ain't no time when ignerunce is more costly.
They was some others awake, but they had learnt suthin'.

They was keepin' quiet, an' I sez to 'em: "'If ye lay still ye'll all be safe.