United, we defeated St.Luc and drove him northward.

Captain Colden lost several of his men, but with the rest he is now marching to the junction with you." Wilton's face turned gray, but in a moment or two his eyes brightened.
"Then a special Providence has been watching over us," he said.

"We haven't seen or heard of an Indian." His tone was one of mingled relief and humor, and Robert could not keep from laughing.
"At all events," he said, "you are safe for the present.

I'll remain with you while Tayoga goes back for Captain Colden." "If you'll be so good," said Wilton, who did not forget his manners, despite the circumstances.

"I've begun to feel that we have more eyes, or at least better ones, with you among us.