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The young soldier seized the reins of
the animal, and glances of sudden anger and lofty pride were exchanged
between them.
"No man takes this seat but myself," said Middleton, sternly, in
English.
"Mahtoree is a great chief!" retorted the savage; neither
comprehending the meaning of the other's words.
"The Dahcotah will be too late," whispered the old man at his elbow;
"see; the Big-knives are afraid, and they will soon run."
The Teton chief instantly abandoned his claim, and threw himself on
another horse, directing one of his young men to furnish a similar
accommodation for the trapper. The warriors who were dismounted, got
up behind as many of their companions. Doctor Battius bestrode Asinus;
and, notwithstanding the brief interruption, in half the time we have
taken to relate it, the whole party was prepared to move.
When he saw that all were ready, Mahtoree gave the signal to advance.
A few of the best mounted of the warriors, the chief himself included,
moved a little in front, and made a threatening demonstration, as if
they intended to attack the strangers.


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