He establishes his presence with the medicine man Kicking Bird and Wind in His Hair. He continues to go to the camp to learn of their customs. Stands With a Fist helps him because she is really a white woman who was adopted by the medicine man when her family was killed by another Indian tribe. They eventually marry. While at the fort, he would see a wolf at night. The Sioux observed him dancing around the campfire, thus, they named Dunbar Dances With Wolves. Gradually, he sheds his army uniform for the native garb of the Sioux. After a time away from the fort, he leaves the Sioux camp reassuring them he will return. Upon his arrival, there is a regiment at the post. Not being in uniform, they mistake him for an Indian, beat and lock him up. After reading his journal the sergeant discovers who he is and accuses him of deserting. The Sioux are worried and don't want to leave camp without him, so they come to help him escape. Knowing that the Army will come for him, the tribe moves on, and he and Stands With a Fist go in another direction.