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selected, the feeling of brotherly love is established, therefore they 

 address each other as brothers. ) 



After the company had eaten the food and enjoyed themselves, 

 Powder-Face said to them: "Now, my brothers, we have had a 

 delightful time. I am sorry that some of the principal head men are 

 not here with us to discuss an important matter, but I hope they will 

 come soon. We know that our parents love us dearly, that many of 

 you have families, that some of you own many horses, and further- 

 more, you do not like to leave your handsome tipis and your pretty 

 wives. But, my dear brothers, you have attained to the right age to 

 become great men, and we have a splendid chance to distinguish our- 

 selves in order that our names may be known and remembered here- 

 after. It is true that your own parents would not permit some of you 

 to go, but let me say to you again. When are you going to be men 

 among your people? If the whole tribe has nothing but 'home-cow- 

 ards,' who is to face the enemy and protect the children? I want all 

 of you, brothers, to think and decide what is best. You are to die 

 some day. Would you rather suffer by some disease, or be killed for 

 the sake of your lands and people? I, for my part, wish to make a 

 name, and I know that my dear Young-Chief will agree with my propo- 

 sition. He, too, wants to become a good warrior. See his wounds! 

 Look at him, my brothers ! He is inspired by my advice. I know by 

 his actions that he will go along! Will you go, , Young-Chief?" "Oh, 

 yes, I will start with you any time," said he. While Powder-Face was 

 talking, his companion would fill the pipe which was being smoked. 



"Now, listen, brothers. Who will venture to carry a pipe for a 

 war-party, to start to-morrow?" said the head man, Powder-Face. 

 There was no answer from the society, so he put the same question 

 again. "Well, since there is no one to carry a pipe for a war-party, 

 and because I am getting tired of staying at home, I will take it, and 

 I hope Powder- Face will come along with some of you, brothers," said 

 Young-Chief. "Good! Good! Young-Chief! I had intended to 

 start out and call you for a companion, but I thought I would call our 

 brothers, to get a war-party to start out from the camp-circle, ' ' said 

 Powder-Face. 



Many men volunteered to go along. Thus, a war-party was made 

 up. The head men who were present spoke some encouraging words 

 to the men. "Well, since the occasion has been a pleasant one, and 

 my friend Young-Chief has volunteered to carry the (war) pipe, and 

 the party is made up, I want all of you who are going along to get 

 ready to-night, and all to come over early in the morning. We will 

 all start together, and follow my friend Young-Chief. Do you think 



