He asked me where the cattle were, and I replied that they were back only a few miles, and that I had been sent by General Hazen to inform him that the cattle were coming, and that they were intended for his people.

This seemed to please the old rascal, who also wanted to know if there were any soldiers with the herd, and my reply was that there were.

Thereupon the chiefs held a consultation, and presently Satanta asked me if General Hazen had really said that they should have the cattle.

I replied in the affirmative, and added that I had been directed to bring the cattle to them.

I followed this up with a very dignified inquiry, asking why his young men had treated me so.