We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end.

I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty.

All people should be treated the same way on earth.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.

I did not want my people killed. I did not want bloodshed.

I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.