Lieutenant Wilton, this is Tayoga, of the Clan of the Bear, of the nation Onondaga, of the great League of the Hodenosaunee.

He is a prince, as much a prince as any in Europe.

His mind and his valor have both been expended freely in our service, and they will be expended with equal freedom again." Robert's tone was so sharp and commanding that Wilton, impressed by it, saluted the Onondaga with the greatest courtesy, and Tayoga bowed gravely in reply.
"You're correct in assuming that my name is Wilton," said the young lieutenant.

"I'm William Wilton, of Philadelphia, and I beg to present my second in command, Hugh Carson, of the same city." He looked questioningly at Robert, who promptly responded: "My name is Lennox, Robert Lennox, and I can claim either Albany or New York as a home." "I think I've heard of you," said Wilton.

"A rumor came to Philadelphia about a man of that name going to Quebec on an errand for the governor of New York." "I was the messenger," said Robert, "but since the mission was a failure it may as well be forgotten." "But it will not be forgotten.