noon
Dusty Star 's father , Running Wolf , as one of the leading braves , was a member of the party . At sundown , a solitary Indian came galloping into camp . He was the bearer of terrible news . The war-party had encountered the enemy , and had given battle shortly after noon ; but , owing to the fact that the Yellow Dogs greatly outnumbered them , they had been defeated and finally put to flight . But in spite of their victory he did not know whether they would continue their advance immediately or not . It was best to be prepared for the worst . When the news became known , panic seized the camp .