Anna was anxious as she came off her horse. All the people in the tribe it seemed were coming to greet her. Curious expressions stared at her as she held her composer.One of the young women approached her studying Anna before executing a slap. Before Anna could retaliate all of the other women joined in.Anna curled up on the ground while the women were still beating her .She did not scream or plead for mercy her pride would not allow such a thing.But she did not have to endure it for long. For Tokalah yelled for the women to stop in the native Sioux language.Fortunately the women stopped long enough for Tokalah to get to Anna. Pulling her up her looked at the women who initiated the attack but said nothing.Anna arms and legs would be covered with bruises from the beating but other wise nothing to serious.Luta came closer to Anna. He whispered to Anna"Its the way they are testing you to see if you are strong" he explained. Hell of a way she thought. But she lifted her head hoping they would know she was unaffected by the incodent."What next she "asked Luta. Luta cleared his throat" You will work for Tokalah" he replied. Anna had a sense of uneasiness as she looked at Tokalah who was right beside her. All she could say if he tried any thing he was dead meat.



Anna was lead to what she guessed was Tokalah"s teppe. He stopped outside motioning for her to go in. Anna ducked into the teppe where a kind hearted women sat.Anna did not hear Tokalah enter,but she saw his shadow walk off to another place.The woman smiled at Anna "My name is little wing "she said. standing.up she started touching Anna's dress where the cuts and holes were. Anna decided that Little wing seemed kind enough so she smile at her"My name is Anna" she introduced herself.