"Still covered with the blood of my enemies, still holding my conquering weapon, still hot with the joy of battle, victory, and vengeance, I was surrounded by the Apache braves and made war chief of al…"

"Late one afternoon when returning from town we were met by a few women and children who told us that Mexican troops from some other town had attacked our camp, killed all the warriors of the guard, ca…"

"The white man has many laws. But he does not obey them."

"If I am killed no one need mourn for me. My people have all been killed in that country, and I, too, will die if need be."

"I was told that the President of the United States had sent for me. I was glad to go."