The Apache warrior Geronimo and his men made a game of trolling their pursuers.

>In a few days [**American**] troops were sent out to search for us, but as we were disbanded, it was, of course, impossible for them to locate any hostile camp. During the time they were searching for us many of our warriors (who were thought by the soldiers to be peaceable Indians) talked to the officers and men, advising them where they might find the camp they sought, and while they searched we watched them from our hiding places and laughed at their failures. ______________________________ **Source:** Stephens, John Richard. “Alternative Views.” *Weird History 101: Tales of Intrigue, Mayhem, and Outrageous Behavior*. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2006. 55. Print. ______________________________ **Further Reading:** [Goyaałé [“The One Who Yawns”] (Geronimo)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geronimo)