On reaching the place where the Indians had surprised us, we found the bodies of the three men whom they had killed and scalped, and literally cut into pieces.

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.

But the love of adventure was in father's blood.

Excitement was plentiful during my two years' service as a Pony Express rider.

Major North and myself went out in advance of the command several miles and killed a number of buffaloes.

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