Master McLean allowed himself a few brief expressions of pleasure when they came into his house, and then questioned them sharply: "Do you remember any of your ancient history, Tayoga ?" he asked.

"Are the great deeds of the Greeks and Romans still in your mind ?" "At times they are, sir," replied the young Onondaga.
"Um-m.

Is that so?
What was the date of the battle of Zama ?" "It was fought 202 B.C., sir." "You're correct, but it must have been only a lucky guess.

I'll try you again.

What was the date of the battle of Hastings ?" "It was fought 1066 A.D., sir." "Very good.