Broken Leg called for a powwow that night. A massive fire was built, and the drums began their hollow, rhythmic sound. The tribe began to gather, and then the women started to sing and to dance in place. The men joined in with a chant. At first, the white visitors found the sounds disturbing, but then Crow came out. Crow was bare to the waist, he wore leather leggings like the rest of the braves, and around his head, and he wore a band with two eagle feathers. Glistening in the light of the fires were his battle scars. McCauley said to Barley, “Looks like Crow was doing battle long before the war.” Crow"s arrival settled the white men, and soon they began to enjoy the ceremony.
Crow joined the warriors in their chant. They made room for Crow so he was part of the celebrants. Broken Leg ca
