Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains

part in keeping the young braves quiet. Since the older and better-known

chiefs, with the exception of Spotted Tail, were believed to be hostile at heart, the military made much use of him. Many of his young men enlisted as scouts by his advice, and even he himself entered the service.

In the early part of the year 1876, there was a rumor that certain bands were in danger of b...