ILLUSTRATIONS

[After him tumbled a wildcat]

[They could see the cabin, which still blazed]

[The warrior with the torch held the light aloft]

["White Buffalo, my brother, has done well to bring this message so quickly."]

[He took a quick but careful aim at the leader]

[He leaped forward once again, straight for Dave]

["Bail her out," roared the lieutenant]

[He swung his clubbed musket at the French soldier's head]

CHAPTER I