as you keep absolute good faith with them. In this particular they are
no different from white people; but never deceive them, even in trifles,
and never subject them to ridicule. Then, if you treat them with
consideration, you can reasonably depend upon their individual loyalty.
They expect a lot of attention. Yes! an Indian is naturally grateful,
probably far more so than the ordinary white man, and seldom forgets a
kindness. Should you come into closer contact with the redman, Colonel,
as I have a presentiment you will before long, never forget that an
Indian, by right of his mode of life, is deeply suspicious and painfully
sensitive. He has a keen sense of humour, however, and is quick to
discern and laugh at the weak points of others, which, until you
understand his language, you will be slow to suspect. On the other hand,
he won't stand being laughed at himself or placed in a foolish position.
For that matter, who can? Occasionally you will meet a savage with
strangely high principles. Among the redskins there is a proportion of
good and bad, as there is in all races, but less crime, under normal
conditions, than there is among the whites. So, summing up his vices and
virtues, the North American Indian, allowing for heredity and
surroundings, differs little from ourselves."

"They are brave," interrupted Brock.

"Oh, yes," said Henry, "splendidly reckless of life. The courage of the
fatalist I should say. You see, they are so constantly on the war-path
that fighting is a compulsory pastime."

"Still," said Brock, "with what daring they fight for their homes."

"True, Colonel," retorted Henry, "but when it comes to fighting for
home, a hummingbird will defend its nest. Their peculiar traits are