Into the West
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the hope of the world
bent to the 4 directions,

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seeking the yellow stone
that made them crazy.

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Dog star had heard how the long knives
repaid black cattle's promise of peace.

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He feared that a similar
fate awaited his people.

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Sioux promised to fight
until every white man

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was driven from their sacred land.
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The bravest of these leaders sent his
messengers riding through the nation.

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Dog star's brother running fox
answered the call to battle,

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and invited the great warrior
to speak to their village.

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His name was makhpiya luta, red cloud.
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[Speaking lakota language]
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[Speaking lakota language]
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Red cloud spoke.
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and white crow, His son red lance,
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and many young men were inspired
to follow him to protect their land.

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Sleeping bear and white
bird also wished to fight,

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but dog star had already
lost one son to the white man,

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and did not wish to sacrifice another.
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Keep 'em straight, boss!
Cape Horn, Northern California


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