In the following weeks, the Comanche launched brutal attacks, with reports revealing that mercenaries sent to target another village had been annihilated. Amidst these violent events, stories about Hunter circulated, filled with both horror and a sense of familiarity. Despite the fierce nature of the assaults, Hunter maintained a code of honor by sparing women and children, which contrasted sharply with the prevailing chaos.

Upon hearing from the border patrol at Fort Belknap, Loretta was moved to tears when she learned that Hunter had encountered a yellow-haired woman along the Red River and had shown her respect. This act was a poignant message from Hunter, intended for Loretta, conveying his hope that she would recognize and understand his gesture amidst the turmoil that surrounded them.