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The Hunters of the Hills

CHAPTER V
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He dwelt upon the coming appointment of Waraiyageh, their best friend, to deal in behalf of the King with the Hodenosaunee, and he harped continually upon Champlain and Frontenac.

He made them seem to be of yesterday, instead of long ago.

He opened the old wounds the Mohawks had received at the hands of the French and made them sting and burn again.
He dwelt upon the faith of the English, their respect for the lands of the Hodenosaunee and the ancient friendship with the Six Nations.

He had forgotten the words of Dayohogo that he would be a great orator, but five minutes after they were spoken he was justifying them.
Tayoga and Willet glanced at each other, but remained silent.

Young Lennox was saying enough for all three.


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