Tayoga, who fired for the first time presently brought down a warrior, and Robert wounded another.

But Willet and Black Rifle talked together in whispers and they were anxious.
"They won't try to rush us so long as we keep among the rocks," said the hunter.

"They know now that we're good shots, but they'll hold us here until day when their main force will come up and then we'll be finished." "It seems pretty certain that's their plan now," said the scout, "and between you and me, Dave, we've got to get away from here somehow.
The moon has faded a bit, and that will help us a little.

What do you think, Tayoga ?" "We did not escape other traps to remain here in this," replied the Onondaga.

"We must take the chance and go." "In half an hour, perhaps.