10 September and 14 September, NOTEBOOK VI The Bony Bosom of Civilization and (14 September 1875 Cont'd) Summary

May's band is heading south toward Fort Laramie. Their horses loaded down with hides and supplies, the young men are discussing stealing horses from Crows or white settlements, but Little Wolf advises against this, feeling they are currently at peace with whites.

May is ebullient about her physical condition. She would rather walk than ride, and notes the excellent condition of the other women. Helen Flight, the Kelly girls and Phemie are part of May's band, but Gretchen, Martha and Daisy have left with their families in different directions. Ada Ware stays with her murderer husband on the periphery of their band, while Rev. Hare follows the group in shame. May feels he and Narcissa White will probably leave...