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was determined[.] But none of the Tribe was bold enough to put the Sentence in Execution[.] Being thus embarrased, They sent a deputation to the Famous War Chief of the Enasas tribe – to inform him of the treachery of the Arriqira Indian of the sentance of the Chiefs, and of the inability of the mandane Indians to do it justice – At the same time insinuating a wish that he should favour them, with his Services on the occasion[.] He understood their drift and replied – "Is it true that the Mandanes have not so much courage in their Tribe as will manage a Bad Dog – and must my hands be ever stained with the blood of their enemies?[.] [B]ut since the safety of my friends the mandanes depends upon the Strength of my arm and the boldness of my heart – this bad Dog shall not see another day[.]" At this he started from his seat, laid hold of his Battle ax and desired two of his Young men to follow him[.] [A]rrived at the Mandane Village – he immediately entered the Tent of the Arriqira Indian[.] They talked as usual familiarly together – until the accused perceiving the Evening approach – got up, and Said that it was time for him, to look out for his horses[.] The Enasas got up also and

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