Savage is a word that people don't look up to. Savage is known as a wild creature and by calling the indians a savage, he is saying that they are wild.
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I think that this is something everyone has a different opinion on. It's not based around one thing. Someone may value trustworthiness most, while others may value loyalty, humility, humor, affection, etc. There's many possible answers to this.