They had rejoiced greatly at the trapping of the four, one by one, in the deep bush.

But they had felt anger and disappointment when the fifth was not taken, also.

Now both were concerned and alarmed over the escape of Shif'less Sol in the night, and they drew apart from the Indians to discuss it.
"I think," said Wyatt, "that Hyde did not manage it himself, all alone.
How could he?
He was bound both hand and foot; and I've learned, too, Blackstaffe, that four of the best Iroquois rifles have been taken.

That means one apiece for Hyde and the three prisoners that are left." The two exchanged looks of meaning and understanding.
"It must have been the boy Ware who helped Hyde to get away," said Blackstaffe, "and their taking of the rifles means that he and Hyde expect to rescue the other three in the same way.

You think so, too ?" "Of course," replied Wyatt.