[The Lords of the Wild by Joseph A. Altsheler]@TWC D-Link bookThe Lords of the Wild CHAPTER XI 15/49
And because his eyes are open he will not stick his head into an ambush. Yet he will always complain of others." "And sometimes of himself, too," laughed Robert.
"I think he'll be fair in that respect.
Now, Tayoga, we'll rest here, and be easy with ourselves until to-morrow morning, when we advance." "We will stay, Dagaeoga, but I do not know whether it will be so easy. Since Jumonville saw us escape he will tell St.Luc of it, and Sharp Sword will send a force here to harry Open Eyes, and to make him think the forest is full of warriors.
But Open Eyes, though he may complain, will not be afraid." It was even as the Onondaga predicted.
The foe came with the twilight. The dark wilderness about them gave back whoops and yells, and furtive bands skirmished with Strong's scouts.
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