Because the settlers had taken refuge in the forts, there was no significant opportunity for the raiders to take prisoners or scalps.

In fact, some of the old-timers say it was white men who taught the Indians to take scalps in the first place.

To be a warrior he must fight, take scalps, count coup.

But the Reds around here don't take scalps.

He took scalps, abused women, cut up men.

He's trying to pretend that I take scalps.

In each raid, Gautier took prisoners or scalps or both.

You have killed, even if you have not taken scalps as befits a true warrior.

Taking scalps and burning Romans alive in wicker cages.

Ex ulting in grisly triumph as he took scalps.