Chapter 4I did not venture into Yanube City until May. After the calf crop was on the ground and weaned, Andre Tiller and I rode into town to buy some animals from the Hagstone brothers at the Cattle Barn. Andre was my best friend among the Americans. We’d given one another help and support ever since I’d inherited the farm. As Medicine Hair, I extended my protection over him when tribesmen were raiding in the area. Unfortunately, he was unable to provide his when the army burned me out. But it wasn’t for lack of trying. He’d gone to the fort to argue on my behalf.
Back in my youth, I’d satisfied my curiosity and exchanged pleasant moments with this handsome Shenandoah Valley Yankee veteran. This was before I knew my heart lay with Matthew. I glanced at Andre as he rode beside me on Scamp
