"I can see it growing on the water." "So it is, and I infer from its speed that it has at least four paddles in it.

There's no doubt they are disappointed in not finding us farther down, and their boat has come back to look for us." "This is not the only tree uprooted by the wind and afloat on the lake," said Tayoga, "and now it must be our purpose to make the warriors think it has come into the water naturally." Long before the French word "camouflage" was brought into general use by a titanic war the art of concealment and illusion was practiced universally by the natives of the North American wilderness.

It was in truth their favorite stratagem in their unending wars, and there was high praise for those who could use it best.
"Well spoken, Tayoga," said Willet.

"Luckily these living branches hide us, and, as the wind still blows strongly toward the south, we must let the tree float in that direction." "And not go toward the mainland!" said Robert.
"Aye, lad, for the present.

It's stern necessity.