50/53 He was captured by three of my warriors, those you sent out, and by the law of war he belongs to me. I speak of the youth Lennox, the comrade of the Onondaga, Tayoga, who is my bitterest enemy. I hate Lennox too because he has stood so often in my way and I demand him, to do with as I please, because it is my right." The Ojibway moved close to St.Luc and the fierce black eyes glared into those of stern blue. The Chevalier did not change his smooth, placatory tone as he replied: "I cannot give up Lennox. It is true that he was taken by your warriors, but they were then in my service, so he is my prisoner. |