So they can loose their bullets first.

I see the bushes moving in several places now, Tayoga." "It is probable that their entire force has come up.

They may wait at least an hour before they will try a ford." "Like as not.

Suppose we eat a little venison, Tayoga, and strengthen ourselves for the ordeal." "You have spoken well, Dagaeoga." They ate strips of venison contentedly, but did not neglect to keep a wary watch upon the creeping foe.

Robert knew that Tandakora and De Courcelles were trying to discover whether or not the line of the creek was defended, and if Willet and his men remained well hidden it would take a long time for them to ascertain the fact.