He was a tall, thin young Mohawk, and he panted as if he had come fast and long.
"What is it, Oagowa ?" asked Colonel Johnson.
"A hostile band, Hurons, Abenakis, Caughnawagas, and others, has entered the territory of the Ganeagaono on the west," replied the warrior.

"They are led by an Ojibway chief, a giant, called Tandakora." Robert uttered an exclamation.
"The name of the Ojibway attracts your attention," said Colonel Johnson.
"We've had many encounters with him," replied the youth.

"Besides hating the Hodenosaunee and all the white people, I think he also has a personal grievance against Mr.Willet, Tayoga and myself.

He is the most bitter and persistent of all our enemies." "Then this man must be dealt with.

I can't go against him myself.