I know that it is he as truly as I know that I am standing here." "Of course," said Robert, who had never felt the slightest doubt of Tayoga's knowledge.

"What was Black Rifle doing ?" "He was looking for St.Luc or Tandakora, because his trail does not lead straight on.

See! here it comes, and here again.

If Black Rifle had been on a journey he would have gone straight, but he is seeking something and so he turns about.

Ah, he wishes to see if there are any canoes visible on the lake, for lo! the trail now leads toward the water! Here he found that none was to be seen and here he rested.
Black Rifle had been long on his feet, two days and two nights perhaps, because it takes much to make him weary.