THE TALKING LEAVES.[1]
An Indian Story.
BY WILLIAM O. STODDARD.
Chapter XXII.
nly a few of the Apache braves went across the river. Many Bears did not go, and those who did came back almost immediately. Murray soon saw very clearly that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
"Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
"No; we two will stay and help take care of camp. Pale-faces make big peace with Lipans not long ago. Bad for us to strike them."
The chief could understand that. An Indian of any tribe is held to be bound by the treaties made by his people. Murray did not lose anything, therefore, in the good opinion of his new friends by refusing to accompany them. The only reply of Many Bears was: