Chapter 26
Every Dawn As It Comes Is A Holy Event And Everyday Is Holy, For The Light Comes From "WAKAN-TANKA”
When he woke the sun had dropped behind the hills and a slight breeze had picked up. He started to shiver even though it was still quite warm. He tried to sit up but the pain made him cry out and lay back down. Kodah was grazing close by and his cry caused her to lift her head and look in his direction. He was glad she hadn’t gone off too far or that someone hadn’t come along and taken her. He knew they were about five miles out of Bosler so they had about another five to go before they reached the Brule Reservation. He wasn’t sure if he was in any condition to make it. There was a stream a couple of miles north that crossed the trail.
If I can get back on Kodah, I can ride to the stream and the waters will help heal my wounds and ease the pain. Then when I reach the reservation I will spend a few days in an onikare, a sweat lodge, until I am well. He thought to himself.
He closed his eyes and fell asleep.