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79 before I tell you not tot ell any of the Modocs where you was told what I am going to tell you men and by whom. my life and moms life and little Boys life will be in great danger. now gentlemen do you all promise me to what I tell you to keep it a secret Meacham was the first man to say. Tobey anything you tell me that's for our good. I will keep it to my self depend on me Canby was next to speak. Mrs. Riddle as a man I promise you not to say a single word to any Modoc of what you are to tell us. Thomas was next. he got on his knees clasped his hands and said Sister Tobey I know how to keep a friends secret. I shall not and will not expose you folks to any danger. for I feel that you learnt something veryy bad and dangerious today. Tobey said alright my friends I depend on you. I was told this evening by my cousin Weium on this side of the Modoc camp that the next time you meet Jack and his men in council you would all be shot to death that will be tomorrow after