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Five men are talking within a tent about a possible attack when Lieutenant Morgan
approaches them; the Colonel reports that Black Wolf's tribe is on the warpath and is headed
directly towards where they are all encamped. The Colonel dispatches Lieutenant Morgan, a
sergeant, and a troop of other men at nightfall to intercept Black Wolf's tribe before they can
reach their camp. The young officer accepts this assignment with trepidation.
Five men are talking within a tent when a wounded soldier enters to deliver a report; the
Soldier reports that Black Wolf's tribe is on the warpath and is headed directly towards where
they are all encamped. The Colonel dispatches Lieutenant Morgan, a sergeant, and a troop of
other men at nightfall to intercept Black Wolf's tribe before they can reach their camp. The
young officer speaks to the older officers disrespectfully and dismisses his orders.
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Five men are talking within a tent when a wounded soldier enters to deliver a report; the
soldier reports that Black Wolf's tribe is on the warpath and could intercept Captain Thornton's
troop, so the Colonel orders Lieutenant Morgan to take a sergeant to intercept Thornton's
men before they can be ambushed by Black Wolf. The young officer eagerly accepts with
assignment but speaks to the older officers with an air of superiority.
Five men are talking within a tent when Lieutenant Morgan enters, the Colonel reports that
Black Wolf's tribe is on the warpath and could intercept Captain Thornton's troop, so the
Colonel orders the Lieutenant to take a sergeant to warn Thornton's men immediately. The
young officer accepts this assignment with enthusiasm. The young officer speaks to the older
officers respectfully, but with the firm confidence of one who is speaking to equals.