"Where and what the chief is doing is none of your business! Since you dare take things from us, do you dare to leave your name and affiliation?" A Clearwater Tribesman barked with some courage.
However, immediately after, another Clearwater Tribesman anxiously said, "Stop it! We are not their match. Do you want to get us killed?"
"Just because we cannot beat them, it does not mean we have to please them! Do not bring dishonor to our tribe!" The Clearwater Tribesman talked back.
"That's right!"
The other Clearwater Tribesmen also chimed in.
While they were deterred by Chief Valencia's powerful strength and knew that it was futile to fight, it did not stop them from openly showing their dislike. Only a few within the group were timid.