I heard a rustling, the sound of very light footfalls, and I see the cause." "A black bear, is it not, seeing what strangers have invaded the bush! Now, he steals away, knowing that we are the enemies most to be dreaded by him.

Doubtless there are other animals among the bushes, watching us, but we neither see nor hear them.

It is time to divide the watch, for we must save our strength, and it is not well for both to remain awake far into the night." It was arranged that Robert should sleep first and the Onondaga gave his faithful promise to awaken him in four hours.

The two lads meant to take the burden of the watch upon themselves, and, unless Willet awoke, of his own accord, he was to lie there until day.
Robert lay down upon his blanket, went to sleep in an instant, and the next instant Tayoga awakened him.

At least it seemed but an instant, although the entire four hours had passed.