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He was indignant enough by this time to speak for himself , but the aide-de-camp saved him the trouble . `` I requested Mr. Dean to halt a few moments , Burleigh . It is necessary I should know what band this is , and how many are out . '' `` Well , be quick about it , '' snapped the quartermaster , `` I want to get to Reno before midnight , and at this rate we wo n't make it in a week . '' A sergeant who could speak a little Sioux came riding back to the camp , a grin on his sun-blistered face . `` Well , sergeant , what 'd he say ? '' asked the staff officer .