Then, making a circle through the forest to assure himself that no other enemies were near, he went swiftly back to the thicket and lay down again between his blankets.

He had a curious feeling that he did not want Robert to know what had happened.
Tayoga remained awake the remainder of the night, and, although he did not stir again from the thicket, he kept a vigilant watch.

He would hear any sound within a hundred yards and he would know what it was, but there was none save the rustlings of the little animals, and dawn came, peaceful and clear.

Robert moved, threw off the buffalo robe and stood up among the bushes.
"A big sleep and a fine sleep, Tayoga," he said.
"It was a good time for Dagaeoga to sleep," said the Onondaga.
"I was warm, and your Tododaho watched over me." "Aye, Dagaeoga, Tododaho was watching well last night." "And you slept well, too, Tayoga ?" "I slept as I should, Dagaeoga.

No man can ask more." "Philosophical and true.