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Looking Lovell in the face , he said : `` You have justly merited a severe punishment , and I shall report your reflections to the War and Indian departments , and you may find it more difficult to secure contracts in the future . One of you officers detail men and take charge of this man until the escort is ready . The inquiry is adjourned . '' The inquiry was over before noon . A lieutenant detailed a few men and made a pretense of taking possession of Lovell . But once the special commissioner was out of sight , the farce was turned into an ovation , and nearly every officer in the post came forward and extended his sympathy . Old man Don was visibly affected by the generous manifestations of the military men in general , and after thanking each one personally , urged that no unnecessary demonstration should be made , begging that the order of escort beyond the boundary of the reservation be countermanded .