He knew it was useless to attempt to defend himself.

In a few moments he received his death-wound, and was no longer a burden to himself or to others.

The Sioux have a number of superstitious notions, which particularly influence the women.

They are slavishly fearful of the spirits of the dead, and a thousand other fancies.

Priests and jugglers are venerated from their supposed supernatural powers.
Little is generally known of their religion or their customs.