transformed into a sea of blood and mire, and every

buffalo of the herd was laid low.

It is not to be supposed that such reckless warfare

is invariably waged without damage to the savages.

Many were the wounds and bruises received that day,

and not a few bones were broken, but happily no lives

were lost.

"Now, lads, now's our time. A bold and fearless

look's the best at all times. Don't look as if ye

doubted their friendship; and mind, wotever ye do,