XIV
Tribulations of a Prophet
The Mormon chief, after the battle with the Indians, was subjected to the bitter recriminations of his companions. Fortunately for him, no white man had been killed, or else his so-called sanctity would not have preserved him from severe punishment.
- You have behaved strangely, Thomas," said one of his followers very disrespectfully. What is the meaning of this wandering through the rocks to rescue a girl whom no one knows?
- But hear me, brother...
- I don't want to hear anything, because I won't believe a word you say, and that's the best way to go. I won't walk with you any more, it's over.
- But think of that poor girl.
- I think of my wife and grandchildren.
- You had better take care of it in another way. Heavy calamities will come upon the head
