Joe asked. “I don’t want to put you into more danger.” Morning Star caressed his cheek, smiled, and said, “The danger we face is not following Grandfather’s vision. I am part of it, so I must ride with you. To change it brings trouble. You do not know much sign language.” She reminded Joe of one of the main reasons she was with him. He knew it was futile to argue. He’d probably need her assistance, and besides, he couldn’t leave her alone in enemy land. “I’ll hide those things I got from Jim and retrieve them after we leave the Crow camp. They would be hard to explain if we’re searched. I’ll also leave most of our trade goods here, so the chief won’t insist on taking all of them.” They covered the last miles at a slow pace to keep themselves and the animals rested in case a speedy flight was necessary. As they looked ahead, it was as if odd formations suddenly leapt from the grasslands and rolling hills to expose the biggest change in landscape they had seen for days.
