He had not thought of this possibility.
It might be that the older men had learned something of the approach or presence of Navajos.

A few moments of reflection, however, convinced him of the utter improbability of the suggestion.

If there were danger of this the warriors, to whom he belonged,--that is, the special group of war magicians,--would have been the first to be informed of it; and they would all be now in the estufa preparing themselves for duty, and the maseua first of all.

Instead of it the old man was up and about as usual.

No, it could not be; and he accordingly said,-- "It may be that some sneaking wolf is lurking about, but I do not believe it.