Thankful that the Arapaho had decided to join the Sioux and Cheyenne in their stand for their land, Sitting Bull was saddened to hear of why they were forced to come to this decision.

As history tells it, when the white settlers of the west seen slaughtered bodies of their fellow white men and women, they decided that it must of been Indian savegery.  They created a militia of approximately 700 men.  They set out, looking for the first Indians they came upon, which happened to be a small settlement of Arapaho natives, who were lead by peace leader, Black Kettle.  One eye-witness says that they tried to surrender, but the white men killed them anyway.

>Through Indian Eyes Pg: 309