THE SLAVER Robert spent more days in New York, and they were all pleasant.

His own handsome face and winning manner would have made his way anywhere, but it became known universally that a great interest was taken in him by Mr.Benjamin Hardy, who was a great figure in the city, a man not to be turned lightly into an enemy.

It also seemed that some mystery enveloped him--mystery always attracts--and the lofty and noble figure of the young Onondaga, who was nearly always by his side, heightened the romantic charm he had for all those with whom he came in contact.

Both Hardy and Willet urged him to go wherever he was asked by the great, and clothes fitted to such occasions were provided promptly.
"I am not able to pay for these," said Robert to Willet when he was being measured for the first of his fine raiment.
"Don't trouble yourself about it," said the hunter, smiling, "I have sufficient to meet the bills, and I shall see that all your tailors are reimbursed duly.

Some one must always look after a man of fashion." "I wish I knew more than I do," said Robert in troubled tones, "because I've a notion that the money with which you will pay my tailor comes from the till of Master Benjamin Hardy.