But inside the fort there was only exultation at the arrival of Tayoga and admiration for his skill.

He insisted first on being allowed to wash off the Micmac paint, enabling him to return to his true character.

Then he took food and drink.
"Tayoga," said Wilton, "I believed you could not come.

I said so often to Lennox.

You would never have known my belief, because Lennox would not have told it to you, but I feel that I must apologize to you for the thought.