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"I am sorry. But this is the right one for me, I know it."
"Where did you find her?" Bear Paw chuckled as he continued his fishing.
"At the battle site with the Sioux."
"What was she doing in such a place?"
"She was a healer. She doctored me."
Now Bear Paw was listening and staring. "A healer?"
"Yes." Black Wolf smiled, glad to finally have his friend's attention.
"I know of no Shoshone women that are healers." He looked a bit puzzled.
"She is not Shoshone, she is Arapaho." Black Wolf chuckled.
"Arapaho?" His friend's eyes widened.
"You would take a woman from the Arapaho village."
"Yes, how did you know there was a village here?"
"I heard talk of it. So, tell me about her. What caught your eye?"
"Everything. She was not too happy when I told her I would challenge her intended for her hand in marriage."
"Y-you told her that. But how long have you known her, my brother?"
"Since the battle. I cannot wait for you and the other' s to meet her."
"You will challenge her lover?"
"Yes, I will."
"But, isn't that an extreme way to get a wife?"
"Perhaps, but she is the one I want."
"My brother you must think about this more carefully. You are chief and what if you lose the battle? You could be killed."
"I will not be killed." Black Wolf insisted. "Have you no faith in your chief?" he kidded him.
"Yes, I do. You have proven yourself to be a fine warrior, but it could be that you are not the best."
"I will win, for I want her for my own."
"And does she love this other man?"
"I do not know."
"Would you marry one that does not love you?"
"Yes, I can win her love."
"Well, you have more confidence than I do. It is such a chance though to lose your life over a woman."
"I know that. But the Creator is on my side."
