Fawn left her husband's side, approaching the younger chief.

"What troubles you, Son?"

Chief Long Knife sighed but kept his promise that he would honor Chief Black Bear's wife.

"I am not certain what to do with the warriors who betrayed me and my tribe."

Fawn twisted a gray-streaked braid, frowning herself. It was true, he was in a predicament.

"Our lives were spared and for that, we owe a great deal to your husband and God, ...