It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.

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

The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.

From where the sun now stands I will fight no more.

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.