human
The cavalry! gasped Nellie.
gpt
What shall we do?
human
Take it coolly, Nellie. I have a winning card this trip,
gpt
Pawnee Brown! ejaculated the official, on recognizing the scout.
human
It would seem we had made quite a capture. What are you doing with Sergeant Morris' horse?
gpt
Is this the animal?
human
I found him in the possession of a runaway Indian, Yellow Elk. If he is your property you are welcome to him,
gpt
Humph! That is all right, but what are you doing here? Don't you know you are on forbidden ground?
human
I would be--under ordinary circumstances, sir. But just now I am on a mission to the agency: a mission I am convinced you will not attempt to hinder.
gpt
What is it?
human
I wish to expose a great criminal, a man who is now in the active service of the United States, although he ought to be in prison or on the gallows.
gpt
I would like to know some of the particulars, Pawnee.
human
Are you bound for the agency?
gpt
Yes.
human
Then we will go together, and you can see what takes place. It will probably be well worth your while.
gpt
This is no trick--I know you are itching to get into Oklahoma.
human
I will give you my word of honor, sir. I have received word from Washington, and I feel certain that ere long this whole matter will be settled to our mutual satisfaction. In the meantime, booming can wait,