"Rod, something terrible happened in that cavern! We don't know the whole story.

The Frenchmen who killed themselves for possession of the birch-bark map played only a small part in it.

The greater part was played by John Ball and Dolores!" For a long time the two listened, but the old man made no sound or movement.
"Better go back to bed," said Wabi.

"I thought if he was going to keep it up you would like to hear.

I'll call you at two." But Rod could not sleep.