"It's not right that we three, who are engaged in the great service of our country, should be hindered by the danger of starvation.

We ought now to be somewhere near the French and Indians, watching them." "Tomorrow we will seek them, Great Bear," said Tayoga, "but do you not think that tonight we should rest ?" "So we should, Tayoga.

You're right.

We'll take all chances on being seen, keep a good fire going and enjoy our comfort." "And eat a big black bear steak every hour or so," said Robert.
"If we feel like it that's just what we'll do," laughed Willet.

"It's our night, now.