We were right in our surmise that Sharp Sword did not wish to delay.

Perhaps there is some force of ours that he can catch in a trap, and he wishes to repeat his success against the Mountain Wolf." "And it is our business to stop him," said Willet.
"If so, we must act promptly, Great Bear.

When Sharp Sword makes up his mind to strike he strikes, quick and hard.

After his brief camp here he continued his march toward the south.

He threw out warriors as scouts and skirmishers.