His honest face expressed his pleasure as he stood over Isaac and nearly crushed his hand.
"Glad to see you, Isaac.

Always knew you would come back.

Always said so.

There are not enough damn redskins on the river to keep you prisoner." "I think they managed to keep him long enough," remarked Silas Zane.
"Well, here comes the hero," said Colonel Zane, as Clarke entered, accompanied by Captain Boggs, Major McColloch and Jonathan.

"Any sign of Wetzel or the Indians ?" Jonathan had not yet seen his brother, and he went over and seized Isaac's hand and wrung it without speaking.
"There are no Indians on this side of the river," said Major McColloch, in answer to the Colonel's question.
"Mr.Clarke, you do not seem impressed with your importance," said Colonel Zane.