When they went on he drew a mighty breath and wiped the perspiration from his face.
"We fairly grazed the edge of death," he whispered.

"I'll sit up now and you can do the rest of the listening all by yourself, Tayoga." "The three have rejoined the main body," said the Onondaga, "and the other parties that went out have also gone back.

I think the one that went south probably found the way in which they wanted to go, and they will now move on, leaving us safe for the while.

Yes, I can hear them marching and the clank of the French weapons and equipment." He listened a few minutes longer, and then announced that they were quite beyond hearing.
"They are gone," he said, "and Great Bear, Dagaeoga, and Red Coat have not even known that they were here." "In which they were lucky," said Black Rifle.
The scout awoke the three, who were much astonished to learn that such danger had passed so near them.

Then they considered what was best for them to do next..