St.Luc could control him." Robert thought it highly probable that the chevalier was in truth with the Indians on the border, either leading some daring band or gathering the warriors to the banner of France.

His influence with them would be great, as he understood their ways, adapted himself to them and showed in battle a skill and daring that always make a powerful appeal to the savage heart.

The youth had matched himself against St.Luc in the test of words in the vale of Onondaga, and now he felt that he must match himself anew, but in the test of forest war.
Tayoga having lighted the fire, the hunter cooked the food over it, while the two youths reposed calmly.

Robert watched Willet with interest, and he was impressed for the thousandth time by his great strength, and the lightness of his movements.

When he was younger, the disparity in years had made him think of Willet as an old man, but he saw now that he was only in early middle age.