I wish to see whether the white race, even in great danger, where it is most needed, has as much patience as the red.

Ah, Dagaeoga, you were incautious! Do not raise your head again.

You, at least, do not have as much patience as the occasion requires." The third bullet had passed so near Robert that cold shivers raced over his body and he resolved not to raise his head again a single inch, no matter what the temptation.
"Remember that it is you whom they want," said Tayoga in his precise, book English.

"Having the rifle they can afford to try shots at longer range, but with the pistol I must wait until I can see them clearly.
Well, Dagaeoga, it is a fine evening, not too cold, we need fresh air after a big supper, and perhaps one could not find a pleasanter place in which to pass the night." "You mean that we may lie here until day ?" "Dagaeoga speaks as if that would be remarkable.

My father waited once three days and three nights beside a run to obtain a deer.