"There are times in the life of every great
man when he must face hardship and put self
aside for the good of his people. You have
done well to-day!"
"I care little for myself," replied Tawasu-
ota, "but my heart is heavy to-night. My wife
and two boys have been taken away among the
whites by my mother-in-law. I fear for their
safety, when it is known what we have done."
"Ugh, that old woman is too hasty in ac-
cepting the ways of the stranger people!" ex-
claimed the chief.
"I am now on my way to see them," declared
Tawasuota.
"Ugh, ugh, I shall need you to-morrow!
My plan is to attack the soldiers at Fort Ridge-
ley with a strong force. There are not many.
Then we shall attack New Ulm and other
towns. We will drive them all back into Saint
Paul and Fort Snelling." Little Crow spoke
with energy.
"You must stay," he added, "and lead the
attack either at the fort or at New Ulm."
For some minutes the chief soldier sat in
silence.
At last he said simply, "I will do it.
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