Those they burned; I saw the blaze from my stable, where I went to get my horses to come to you." "By all that's fiendish, this is more than I can bear! I'll ride in with my Sioux and burn the cursed town!" "No, Bill; for my sake keep cool and hear me.

I am glad it is done.

I was wretched and lonely there--how lonely no words may tell.

I was in constant anxiety on your account.

I trembled daily, hourly, lest I should hear of your death or capture.