You can rely on that, and I will be faithful to the little girl.

Now, just a word to guide you regarding our situation here.

We have every reason for believing that the Sioux are in considerable force in our front somewhere, and not far down this stream.

Nobody knows just how strong they are, but it looks to me as if we were pretty badly split up for a very heavy engagement.

Not that I question Custer's plan, you understand, only he may be mistaken about what the Indians will do.