Risks are a part of our life, Dagaeoga, but I will take none that is undue." Tayoga spoke in his usual precise, book English, explaining everything fully, and Robert said nothing more.

But he awaited the actions of the Onondaga with intense interest.

Tayoga crept forward five or six yards more, and then he stumbled, striking against a bush and shaking it violently.

Robert was amazed.

It was incredible that the Onondaga should be so awkward, and then he remembered.