Gilroy rode with Crow and Stump. The three men had been riding for an hour when Gilroy heard the sounds of men talking and what sounded like someone chopping wood. Crow said, “The company is setting up camp, they will begin training tomorrow.
Cresting a knoll Gilroy saw troopers setting up tents while other men were chopping firewood. As they rode into camp Gilroy began to notice that the troopers wore moccasins, and each man carried on his belt a large knife. There seemed to be an enthusiasm in the troopers one didn"t often see in so many men in one place. “How many men do you have, Captain Crow?” asked Gilroy. “There seems to be a large number of horses compared to the men.”
“Each man has two mounts. It will enable us to travel faster and farther in less time.”
“Horses are so expensiv
