298 TRANSACTIONS OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE. [Vor Vik 
Mountain Penitentiary for three years. He had long black locks which ~ 
fell to his shoulders and lent dignity to his appearance. At his earnest 
request these were spared. He spent half a year at work in the garden 
and grounds as aprisoner. The confinement worked sadly on his proud 
spirit and induced disease. His conduct was excellent and the Govern- 
ment opened the gates and allowed him to return to his people. “ Pound- 
maker was,” writes this historian, “a chief of great ability. He had the 
skin of a Cree Indian, the visage of a commander and the cool and strong 
judgment of a white man.”(7) | After Poundmaker’s release he went to 
visit his old friend and foster parent, Crowfoot. He was received with 
creat rejoicing but the excitement of keen joy was too much for him. 
A blood vessel burst and he died. “His name,” says the same historian, 
“will always be associated with the rebellion in the North-West, but the 
nobler and truer side of his character will best be known by his intimate 
relations with his people, and his earnest struggles on their behalf.” His 
b 
name is given in Governor Morris’ book as Pondmaker, but without 
authority for such change.’(7) 
MIKASTO, or RED Crow, chief of the Blood Indians, is a native 
statesman who stood next in rank to Crowfoot. He is tall and thin, 
with an aquiline nose, small, piercing eyes, a face beaming with intelli- 
gence,.and of a mild disposition. 
) ” 6 
“Fle was,’ one of the 
bravest warriors and hunters. Sitting in his spacious lodge with the 
writes the author of “Canadian Savage Folk, 
minor chiefs he discourses about the necessities of his tribe and lays 
plans for their progress in civilized life. In the old days I have often 
gazed with astonishment at the record of his brave deeds in the picture 
writing on his lodge. J] have counted them, when grouped together, to 
the number of nearly three hundred.” 
“T have never heard of a single action unworthy of the dignity of a 
statesman who aspires to be an example of probity to his followers. . . . 
It is his striking personality which enables him to command implicit 
obedience to the customs and laws of the tribe. In the Council he 
presides with dignity, allowing the chiefs full liberty in discussing tribal 
affairs, and reserving his mature judgment in settling difficulties. Asa 
firm administrator of law he has won the admiration of his people.” And 
as Dr. McLean says in concluding his narrative—“ May he reign in peace 
and spend many years on earth, a wise law-giver, teacher and friend of 
his race.’(0) 
(m) *‘ Canadian Savage Folk,” 388. 
(1) ‘* Treaties of Canada,” by Gov. Morris, p. 219. 
(0) ** Canadian Savage Folk,” by Dr. McLean, 413. 
