They are sure to be French, because we are certain our troops are not yet in this region, and because only the French are so active that they make these swift marches at night." "Unfortunately that's so, Tayoga.

Will they pass near us ?" "Very near us, but I do not think they will see us, as the fog is so thick." "Should we wake the others and move ?" "No, at least not yet.

Now they are going very slowly.

It is not because they do not know the way, but because the fog troubles them.
It is St.Luc who leads them." "I don't see how your ear can tell you that, Tayoga." "It is not my ear, it is my mind that tells me, Black Rifle.

The French would not go through the forest to-night, unless they had warriors with them as guides, flankers and skirmishers.