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If they did not, the Indians would catch and scalp them, and even if they had to retreat, they must do so with their faces to the enemy.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “If they did not, the Indians would catch and scalp them, and even if they had to retreat, they must do so with their…”
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Dodge stresses the necessity of courage and facing the enemy, even in retreat, during military engagements.
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