But tell me, how did Girty come to strike you ?" "I pulled his nose." "You did?
Good! Good!" cried Colonel Zane, heartily.

"By George, that's great! Tell me--but wait until you are more comfortable.

Your packs came safely on Jeff's raft, and you will find them inside." As Joe followed the colonel he heard one of the other men say: "Like as two peas in a pod." Farther on he saw an Indian standing a little apart from the others.
Hearing Joe's slight exclamation of surprise, he turned, disclosing a fine, manly countenance, characterized by calm dignity.

The Indian read the boy's thought.
"Ugh! Me friend," he said in English.
"That's my Shawnee guide, Tomepomehala.

He's a good fellow, although Jonathan and Wetzel declare the only good Indian is a dead one.