Robert walked in front of him and he was careful to step exactly where young Lennox did, knowing that if he did so he would break no sticks and make no undue noise.

The test was severe, but he succeeded.

By and by his breath grew short once more.
Nevertheless he was glad when Willet halted, and asked Tayoga if he heard any unusual sound in the forest.

Before replying the Onondaga lay down and put his ear to the ground.
"I do hear a sound which is not that of the trees nor of an animal," he replied.

"It is made by men walking, and I think they are the two warriors whom Tandakora sent out from the camp." "And if you can hear them walking they must be very near.