The fire still grew and soon a light on the eastern shore began to turn into a fire, increasing in the same manner.
"I take it that they intend to illuminate the lake, at least this portion of it," said Willet.

"They'll have gigantic bonfires casting their light far over the water, and they think that we won't be able to hide then." "Which proves that they are in great force on both shores," said Tayoga.
"How does it prove it ?" asked Robert.
The Onondaga laughed softly.
"O Dagaeoga," he said, "you speak before you think.

You are always thinking before you speak, but perhaps it is not your fault.

Manitou gave you a tongue of gold, and it becomes a man to use that which he can use best.

It is very simple.