In case of discovery, I said, it would be necessary to make our charge at once.
General Reynolds called his officers together and gave them my suggestions as their instructions.

In a very few minutes everything was moving.

I accompanied Colonel Mills.

His column had crossed the Dismal and was about two miles to the north of it when I saw a party of Indians chasing elk.
I knew that sooner or later--probably sooner--these Indians would see me.

I told Colonel Mills he had better send the scout back to General Reynolds and make all haste to charge the village.