But when out in the prairies where Indians are known or supposed to be in the neighbourhood, the horses are picketed by means of a pin or stake attached to the ends of their long lariats, as well as hobbled; for Indians deem it no disgrace to steal or tell lies, though they think it disgraceful to be found out in doing either.

And so expert are these dark-skinned natives of the western prairies, that they will creep into the midst of an enemy's camp, cut the lariats and hobbles of several horses, spring suddenly on their backs, and gallop away.
They not only steal from white men, but tribes that are at enmity steal from each other, and the boldness with which they do this is most remarkable.

When Indians are travelling in a country where enemies are prowling, they guard their camps at night with jealous care.

The horses in particular are both hobbled and picketed, and sentries are posted all round the camp.

Yet, in spite of these precautions, hostile Indians manage to elude the sentries and creep into the camp.