Lehmann then explained his situation—that he was born white adopted by the Indians and that he left the Apaches after killing the medicine man. Another brave came forward verifying his story and he was welcomed to stay. He joined the Comanches who gave him a new name, Montechema (meaning unknown).
Lehmann explained his circumstances: being born white but raised by the Indians, he left the Apaches after killing their medicine man. Another warrior confirmed his story, and he was welcomed to stay with the Comanches, who gave him a new identity as Montechema.