He shut his eyes, and his face became rapt.

In a few minutes, he opened them again and said quietly: "I think, Great Bear, that Tododaho has told us how to proceed.

You and Dagaeoga must draw off the warriors, and then I will take Red Coat from those that may be left behind." "It's mighty risky." "Since when, Great Bear, have we been turned aside by risks! Besides, there is no other way." "It seems that I can't think of any other." Tayoga unfolded his plan.

Robert and Willet must steal along the edge of the cliff and seek to pass to the north of the line of sentinels.
If not detected, they would purposely cause an alarm, and, as a consequence, draw off the main portion of the band.

Then it was their duty to see to it that they were not taken.