That Frenchman will do us great damage in this war, but he's an honorable foe, and a man of heart, and I like him." A man of heart! Yes, truly! None knew it better than Robert, but again he kept his own counsel.

He too was glad that his had not been one of the two French bodies found, but there was still danger from the pursuing Mohawks, who would hang on tenaciously, and he felt a sudden thrill of alarm.

But it passed, as he remembered that the chevalier was a woodsman of experience and surpassing skill.
Tayoga came back to them somewhat blown.

He had followed the fleeing French and Indian force two or three miles.

But there was a limit even to his nerves and sinews of wrought steel.