27/37 Did you boys learn to what tribe your captors belong? "Now, tell me, how did those Indians wear their scalp-lock ?" "Their heads were shaved closely, with the exception of a little place on top. The remaining hair was twisted into a tuft, tied tightly, and into this had been thrust a couple of painted pins. I picked one up, and found it to be bone." "You will make a woodsman, that's certain," replied Colonel Zane. Well, we will not borrow trouble, for when it comes in the shape of redskins it usually comes quickly. |