If ill should befall the boys it would be an unavoidable ill, incurred in the discharge of duty, and he would have no reason, he thought, to reproach himself.
Just as he reached this conclusion, Thlucco came from somewhere out of the darkness, and stepping into the boat took a seat just in front of Sam, facing him.
"Why, Thlucco," exclaimed Sam, "where did you come from ?" "Sh--sh--," said Thlucco.

"Injun know.

Injun no fool.

Injun want Sam." "What do you want with Sam ?" "Sam git caught! Injun no fool.

Injun see." "What do you mean, Thlucco?
Speak out.