My Ogallalla Sioux warriors know me as the soldier-killer.

Be cautious when you go back, and give no hint to any one but Addie Neidic that there is a living being in Dead Man's Hollow, for so this ravine is called in there." "Do not fear.

I am safe, for I counsel with no one.

I knew Addie Neidic before I came here, met her by accident, revealed myself and wants, and she sent me to you." "It is right.

Go back, and be cautious to give the signal if you seek me, or you might lose your scalp before you saw me." "My scalp ?" "Yes; my guards are vigilant and rough." _"Your guards ?"_ Persimmon Bill laughed at the look of wonder in the face of his visitor, and with his hand to his mouth, gave a shrill, warbling cry.
In a second this mouth of the ravine was fairly blocked with armed and painted warriors--Sioux, of the Ogallalla tribe.