discovered signs of bare foot Indians making…
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

discovered signs of bare foot Indians making their way towards the agency; the tracks were followed and finally led to Roman and his fel- low fugitives. When the police found them they were in a pitiable condition, naked, barefoot and emaciated with hunger, and Roman supposing he was to be sent back to Fort Riley, begged Captain Brannigan to shoot him. Roman was taken to the agency, kindly cared for, and when his case had been represented to the new agent he was restored to his family and friends.