McKenzie, Charles. The Mississouri Indians, 1809. An electronic transcription. MFTP #0009

accompanied the other attended by his two young men to the outside of the Village where there was a remarkable large stone[.] "Look here Camrade said the chief I dreamed last night that this Stone was stained with Your blood – and my dream must be fulfilled this Evening[.] Go however[.] Go for your horses and pass here on your return[.] Do not disappoint me[.] You know I can always find you – Even in the Centre of Your own Nation[.]"

"If I should not pass here this Evening, with my horses – said the Arriqira Indian, it will not be through the Apprehension of danger from you – My Intimate friend[,]" and he went his way[.] The chief then instructed his Young men and each took his Station[.] When the Arriqira Indian on his return came to the fatal Stone – The Chief gave the signal of death – and the Young men shot the guilty Indian through the heart[.] The body was left to the wolves – And the Great Chief returned home loaded with presents and with praise[.]

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