It may be that there is something in what Dagaeoga says.

It is possible that Black Rifle is waiting for those who will not be unwelcome to him." Robert was quite able to fathom what was passing in the brain of the Onondaga.

He saw that the trail was growing quite fresh, and his spirits became buoyant.
"And Red Coat is hungry," said Tayoga, that lurking gleam of humor in his eye growing larger.

"Let him remember that however he may suffer from lack of food he can suffer yet more.

It is wonderful what the body can endure and yet live.