Now, it is very probable that they went away, since they could win nothing from the defenders of the hill." "Here's their broad trail leading directly from the hill." They followed the trail a little distance, finding those of other warriors joining, until the total was about forty.

Willet laughed with quiet satisfaction.
"They had all they wanted of the hill," he said, "and they're off swiftly to see if they can't find easier prey elsewhere." "And you and I, Great Bear, will go back and see what happened on the hill, besides discovering somewhat more about the identity of the defenders." "Long words, Tayoga, but good ones upon which we can act.

I'm anxious about the top of that hill myself." They went back and walked slowly up the hill.

They knew quite well that nobody was there now.

The entire forest scene had vanished, so far as the actors were concerned, but few things disappear completely.