He had determined to spend the day if necessary in running down these thieves.

At his suggestion Running Stream called together the Chiefs of the various bands of Indians represented.

From his supplies Cameron drew forth some more tobacco and, passing it round the circle of Chiefs, calmly waited until all had smoked their pipes out, after which he proceeded to lay the case before them.
"My brothers are not thieves.

The Police believe them to be honest men, but unfortunately among them there have crept in some who are not honest.

In the bluff yonder are four hides and four heads of steers, two of them from my own herd.