He told them all,
and immediately many young men volunteered
for the war-party, in order to have the honor
of going with the daughter of their chief.
"Several of Makatah's suitors were among
them, and each watched eagerly for an oppor-
tunity to ride at her side. At night she pitched
her little teepee within the circle of her cousins'
campfires, and there she slept without fear.
Courteous youths brought to her every morning
and evening fresh venison for her repast. Yet
there was no courting, for all attentions paid to
a maiden when on the war-path must be those
of a brother to a sister, and all must be equally
received by her.
"Two days later, when the two parties of
Sioux met on the plains, the maiden's presence
was heralded throughout the camp, as an in-
spiration to the young and untried warriors of
both bands to distinguish themselves in the field.
It is true that some of the older men considered
it unwise to allow Makatah to accompany the
war-party.
"'The girl,' said they to one another, 'is
very ambitious as well as brave.
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