I have thought of that. To-night they expect us to mourn our dead and go before our gods—

Chief

So should we.

Padahoon

That they may think so, leave one behind to sound the medicine drum throughout the night. So they shall fear to attack and expect an easier victory in the morning when we are exhausted with dancing to the gods.

Tavwots

But he that stays, what shall become of him—

Chief

He shall die as becomes him (rising)—as becomes a chief of his people.

(Murmurs of consternation and then silence.)