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WAR-PATH AND BIVOUAC,
to his perfect satisfaction, but I remembered him well. IHe
had served faithfully as a scout and then rejoined the
hostiles. Had he recognized me thoroughly, the chances
would have been very much against my safe return to
General Miles' camp. He would certainly have taken me
for an emissary from the American army, and that would
have been quite enough to destroy my reputation with his
savage comrades. Indians have little or no idea of what a
non-combatant means, and all people who associate with
their enemies are held to be hostile, unless vouched for by
those in whoin they have full confidence, as was the case
with Major Walsh. When I told the latter of my adventure
with the young warrior, he looked thoughtful, and said it
was best that I should not notice the incident further.
   White Eagle, for whom I formed quite an attachment,
because he was a thorough soldier and disdained to be a beg-
gar, called in the evening and smoked a pipe with old Larra-
bee and myself. Ile warned me, through the interpreters
not to remain too long, as the Indians were greatly excited
over the death of Pretty Face and his comrade, and had
sworn vengeance on the Americans.
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