A Afterwards when asked why they consented to a move which they knew at that season of the year would result in the death of hundreds of cattle they said   that when they heard that their Agent had told the Great Father so many things about the cattle that were not true, their hearts became very small, and they thought that as the cattle were all theirs they might as well see them die as to be robbed  of them  B Some of the employees remonstrated with me for the drive at that season, and I understood in my presence in the Office, urged Pollock to abandon it, as it must be disastrous, but he seemed to  listen with contempt   I think some of the Indians also remonstrated the next day   Certainly very strong  representations were made for  C I replied, that while declining to express any opinion, whatever directions he gave would be cheerfully obeyed    He then asked if I was not in charge and could order the drive   I replied that I was in charge, but that the round up was wholly and entirely his own motion and I certainly would not take the responsibility of it     He seemed very much annoyed, and exceedingly anxious for me to shoulder the responsibility of the drive, saying that his position was peculiar, that if any great injury, which he did not believe should result, he should not want to carry it, and again asked me if I was not of the opinion that it was a good thing and could I not order it   I still declined to have anything to do with it       over  
        telling him that in important matters outside the Office my instructions were to consult Mr Miller