We concluded that the enemy had got in the way, and so we took from its hiding place a canoe which had been left on a former journey, and began to cruise upon Andiatarocte, calling at far intervals for you." He spoke in his usual precise school English and in a light playful tone, but Robert knew the depth of his feelings.

The friendship of the white lad and the red was held by hooks of steel like that of Damon and Pythias of old.
"I think I heard your first call," said Robert.

"It wasn't very loud, but never was a sound more welcome, nor can I be too grateful for that habit you have of hiding canoes here and there in the wilderness.

It's saved us all more than once." "It is merely the custom of my people, forced upon us by need, and I but follow." "It doesn't alter my gratitude.

I see that the canoe is big enough for me too." "So it is, Dagaeoga.