He made light of our fears, and would not admit that the object of our suspicions was in fact a Sauk, but only some young Winnebago, who had, as is sometimes the custom, imitated them in costume and appearance.

Hinpoha, beside herself with joy at the victory of Many Eyes, was boasting to the artist what a wonderful group the Winnebagos were.

That was because the Winnebagos were closer kin to her than the rest of the girls, and it would be a shame to have any one else see the dress first.

"All the Winnebagos will be braver and better because you did that, Agony.