She was a warrior in the complete Apache sense: someone capable of contributing to all of the activities necessary for the band’s survival.

The horses that she reportedly obtained during the episode of the pregnant woman — raided from a military camp while the soldiers slept — are an example of this capacity.

The ability to conduct a successful horse raid against a military camp required stealth, nerve, and an intimate understanding of the patterns of military camp life and security.

It was not a reckless act but a carefully executed operation, performed under conditions of extreme pressure, with a specific objective and a specific plan.

The Mexican Dimension