He held up his hand to the interpreter, who was retiring, and then, fixing his eyes on the captive, asked,
"Do you know a member of your tribe named Te-o-kun-ko?"
The interpreter translated the question into Sioux. The prisoner remained stolidly silent a moment, then answered in the low, guttural tone he had used all through the interview,
"Tush."
"He says, 'yes,'" said the interpreter.
Al started. Was some real news coming at last?
"Is he in your camps now?" pursued the General.
"Tush," replied the savage.
"Has Te-o-kun-ko a white boy prisoner with him?" the General went on.