Only once did Elliott speak.
"You know Black Kettle's camp, Sergeant ?" "We were almost within sight of it, sir.

I saw his pony herd distinctly." "Where was that ?" "On the Canadian, close to the mouth of Buffalo Creek." "Did you learn anything as to the number of Indians with him ?" "Nothing definite, but it is a large encampment, not all Cheyennes." "So we heard, but were unable to discover the exact situation.

We have been feeling our way forward cautiously.

I fear it is going to be my unpleasant duty to separate you and Miss McDonald.

We shall need your services as guide, and the lady will be far better off with the main column.