They struck at me with their guns, and Lavigne caught some of the blows, and joined me in entreating for my safety.

He told them of my kindness on different occasions.

I remonstrated that I had thrown down my arms and was at their mercy.

One Primeau wished to shoot me; he said I had formerly killed his brother.

I begged him to recollect my former kindness to him at Qu'Appelle.