Here is the sharp stick left from last night.

Robert, take our canteens, find a spring and fill them with fresh water.

By right of seniority I'm in command this morning, and I intend to subject my army to extremely severe discipline, because it's good for it.

Obey at once!" Tayoga obediently took the sharpened stick and began to fry strips of venison.

Robert, the canteens over his shoulder, found a spring near by and refilled them.