Many Horses 13

Many Horses was a Guest of the Lakota throughout the end of the summer days and even when it began to again turn cold. She remained in the old woman's lodge and always under the watchful eye of the man who had taken her Two Elk. She had only attempted escape once but was quickly caught and Two Elk had taken her son for two days. Fearing for his safety she didn't try it again.

As of late Two Elk had been watching her a lot more insistently and even staying in the old woman's lodge later and later. Many Horses knew his intentions but made it clear she had no interest. They had killed Walks Far.

She knew that Two Elk could have done what he wanted from the beginning, he could have even made her his slave but perhaps he figured that if he were patient she would be more receptive and he would not have to hurt her.

One day a bit of excitement arose in the camp and she could hear shouts of Cheyenne, Cheyenne. Many Horses picked up her son and immediately ran to where several men were gathering. Two Cheyenne men had come to trade for some medicine one of which was her brother.

She approached him as he was about ready to leave.

To be continued..