"We will ever serve the Hodenosaunee as our fathers before us have done." "Leave the subject of the Hodenosaunee," said Colonel Johnson cheerily.

"I know that you lads are prouder of your birth than the old Roman patricians ever were, but Mr.Willet, Mr.Lennox and I were not fortunate enough to be born into the great League, and you will perhaps arouse our jealousy or envy.

Come, gentlemen, sit you down and eat and drink." His Mohawk wife seconded the request and food and drink were served.

Robert saw that the bower was divided into two rooms the one beyond them evidently being a sleeping chamber, but the evidences of comfort, even luxury, were numerous, making the place an oasis in the wilderness.

Colonel Johnson had wine, which Robert did not touch, nor did Tayoga nor Daganoweda, and there were dishes of china or silver brought from England.