The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.
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I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people.
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I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.
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I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people.
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My people were divided about surrendering.
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Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand.
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