"He has in him the spirit of the forester, and, in time, he will make a great trailer.

I have observed the birds, Red Coat, and your conclusion is correct.

Sharp Sword's force did not pause to cook breakfast or even to eat it at the camp, but they took it as they walked along swiftly, dropping shreds of flesh or grains of hominy or bones picked clean as they walked.

The birds have come to feast on their leavings.

Doubtless, they have eaten all already and are merely hunting for more that does not exist.