Do what you can at Albany, Mr.Lennox, with that facile tongue of yours, to persuade the Dutch--and the others too--that the danger from the French and Indians is great, and that we must keep the friendship of the Six Nations." "I will do my best, sir," promised Robert modestly.

"I at least ought to know the power and loyalty of the Hodenosaunee, since I have been adopted into the great League and Tayoga, an Onondaga, is my brother, in all but blood." "And I stand in the same position," said Willet firmly.

"We understand, sir, your great attachment for the Six Nations, and the vast service you have done for the English among them.

If we can supplement it even in some small degree we shall spare no effort to do so." "I know it, Mr.Willet, and yet my heart is heavy to see the land I love devastated by fire and sword." Colonel Johnson loaned them horses, and an escort of two of his own soldiers who would bring back the horses, and they started for Albany amid many hospitable farewells.
"You and I shall meet again," said young Brant to Robert.
"I hope so," said Robert.
"It will be as allies and comrades on the battle field." "But you are too young, Joseph, yet to take part in war." "I shall not be next year, and the war will not be over then, so my brother, Colonel William Johnson says, and he knows." Robert looked at the sturdy young figure and the eager eyes, and he knew that the Indian lad would not be denied.
Then the little party rode into the woods, and proceeded without event to Albany..