He is thinking of his lost warriors, and the rout of his people and the French." "Even so, Dagaeoga.

Now Tandakora and De Courcelles talk with the spy, Garay.

They want his news.

They rejoice when he tells them Waraiyageh and his soldiers still make no preparations to advance after their victory by the lake.

The long delay, the postponement of a big campaign until next spring will give the French and Indians time to breathe anew and renew their strength.