I do not think, Great Bear, that any force of the Indians who are allied with the French would be coming up from the south, and the chances are that these be friends." He sent forth the call of a bird, a beautiful, clear note, and it was answered instantly with a note as clear and as beautiful.
"They are friends!" said Tayoga joyfully.

"These be the Ganeagaono!" "Ganeagaono ?" exclaimed Grosvenor.
"Mohawks," explained Robert.

"The Keepers of the Eastern Gate.

The leading warriors of the Six Nations and friends of ours.

We are, in truth, in luck." Ten dusky figures came forward to meet them, and with great joy Robert recognized in the leader the fierce young Mohawk chief, Daganoweda, who once before had come to their help in a crisis.