man-who-buys-skins

Updated: May 2, 2025

"An old man, you say?" "But he hunts the white buffalo. Only the daughters are there." "Are they young?" "Young and sleek. One is called The Plow-Woman. She is tall, and she watches like the antelope. The younger has hair like the grass when it is withered." "They live alone?" "The Squaw guards " "Wuff!" "And The Man-who-buys-Skins. May he be struck by the zigzag fire!"

Eleanor Gates - The Plow-Woman

"How did it go, Canada John?" asked the interpreter. Canada John laughed. "The herder was glad to see The Squaw," he answered. "But he fought like a badger." "Here is the small boat. When you have finished on this side, remember The Man-who-buys-Skins is on the other. He will be glad to see The Squaw, too." "Have you the oil?" "Yes." The interpreter felt for the other's hand and gave him a can.

Eleanor Gates - The Plow-Woman