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But they may do it , if they attack the fort and lose heavily . That will open their eyes , and make them as mad as hornets . '' A little later Silver Gulch , a wide opening in the rocks of the mountain , was gained , and here the soldiers were again made fast to several trees . Then the Indians prepared their midday meal . They took their time about eating , and did not offer the white men anything until they had finished . `` They do n't intend to treat us any too good , '' was Peck 's comment . `` Captain , ca n't we fix it to get away ? ''