The Indian is most dangerous when retreating, for then he enjoys the best opportunities to display his main tactics in warfare, which are hiding and patient lurking.

He has every opportunity to prepare his favourite ambush, and woe unto him who runs after an Indian on the retreat, unless the pursuer is thoroughly prepared and well acquainted with the war-tricks of the redman.

The annals of western warfare give sad evidence of the disastrous results.

The mountaineers among the Indian tribes are those who are best skilled in the murderous hide-and-seek game.

Indians of the plains have less occasion to cultivate it.
Topanashka Tihua was aware that if he followed the Tehua he was risking his own life.