it strange that them Injuns should be so

fond o' fightin', when they've got all they can want--a

fine country, lots o' buffalo, an', as far as I can see,

happy homes?"

"Oui, it is remarkaibel, vraiment. Bot dey do more

love war to peace. Dey loves to be excit-ed, I s'pose."

"Humph! One would think the hunt we seed a little

agone would be excitement enough. But, I say, that

must he the chiefs tent, by the look o't."

Dick was right. The horsemen pulled up and dismounted