He fled like the wind, and we'll have to settle accounts with him some other day." "It was not possible for Tandakora to fall before your arms today," said Tayoga.
"Why not ?" asked Willet, curiously.
"It is reserved for him to die by my hand, though the time is yet far off.

I know it, because Tododaho whispered it to me more than once today.

Let him go now, but his hour will surely come." "You may be right, Tayoga.

I'm not one to question your prophecies, but it's not wise for us to continue the pursuit of him, as we've other things to do.

We destroyed the forces of St.Luc in the battle, but he escaped with some of his men to Crown Point, and there are still Indian warriors in the forest, though we mean to continue skirmishing and scouting up to the walls of Crown Point, or until we meet Dieskau's army on the march." Words of approval came from the fierce Daganoweda, who stood by, listening.