The fort commander known as the Butcher for his past brutality. He dismisses the war warning, is targeted for vengeance by Fire Knife, reveals his Cheyenne heritage in desperation, and is killed by Adam to prevent his execution.
Fire Knife's pursuit of revenge against Ives drives the final confrontation.
Fire Knife prepares to kill Ives because Ives was known as the Butcher for failing to warn Cheyenne women and children during earlier bloodshed.
Adam acts as an independent scout addressing Ives as the responsible fort commander.
Adam delivers Fire Knife's yellow tomahawk to the fort commanded by Major Ives and warns him of the coming attack.
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