A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country.

Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake.

Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand.

Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.

We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return.

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.

A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country.