Don't ever say you are sorry for "being caught in the moment". Because, at that moment, that is EXACTLY where you wanted to be.

I was persuaded now that I was destined to lead a life on the Plains.

I felt only as a man can feel who is roaming over the prairies of the far West, well armed, and mounted on a fleet and gallant steed.

Every Indian outbreak that I have ever known has resulted from broken promises and broken treaties by the government.

My restless, roaming spirit would not allow me to remain at home very long.

I had many enemies among the Sioux; I would be running considerable risk in meeting them.

Frontiersmen good and bad, gunmen as well as inspired prophets of the future, have been my camp companions. Thus, I know the country of which I am about to write as few men now living have known it.