He understood their minds from the inside, and he had a superb self-control of his own.
"We know that Tandakora is a great chief," he said evenly.

"We know too that he and his men are as free as the winds.

As they blow where they please so the warriors of Tandakora go where they wish.

But Onontio [The Governor-General of Canada.] and Tandakora have long been friends.

They have been allies, they have fought side by side in many a battle.