"It is the place best fitted for them, and they will not neglect it.

Let me go forward a little, with my friend, Dagaeoga, and we will unveil them." "We'll wait here, and if they're on it I believe you'll soon know it," said Adams confidently.
Tayoga slid forward among the bushes and Robert followed.

Neither made the slightest noise, and they drew much nearer to the ridge, which still basked in the sun, peaceful and innocent in looks.

Not a warrior or a Frenchman appeared there, the bushes gave back no glint of weapons, nothing was disclosed.
"They may be hidden in that jungle, but they won't stir until we're under the muzzles of their rifles.

What do you propose to do ?" asked Robert.
"I will tempt them, Dagaeoga." "Tempt them?
I don't understand you." "Tododaho on his great star which we cannot see in the day, but which, nevertheless, is there, whispers to me that Tandakora himself is among the bushes on the ridge.