His sanguine mind predicted it.
The next morning was crisp and cold, but not wet, and Robert ate the most savory breakfast he could recall.

That bear must have been fed on the choicest of wild nuts, topped off with wild honey, to have been so juicy and tender, and the thought of nuts caused him to look under the big hickory trees, where he found many of them, large and ripe.

They made a most welcome addition to their bill of fare, taking the place of bread.

Then, they were so well pleased with themselves that they concluded to spend another day and night in the valley.
Tayoga about noon climbed the enclosing ridge to the north, and, when he returned, Willet noticed a sparkle in his eyes.

But the hunter said nothing, knowing that the Onondaga would speak in his own good time.
"There is another valley beyond the ridge," said Tayoga, "and a war party is encamped in it.