“The chief is terribly in earnest,” said Kendrick, as they proceeded onward.

“Yes, there’ll be a leaden hail rattling around Point Pleasant soon,” responded Girty.

“What do you think of this Wolf Demon?” asked Kendrick, suddenly.

“Well, I don’t exactly know what to think,” said Girty, with a puzzled air.

“The chief had a tussle with him.”

“Yes, and the warriors saw him when he fled through the village. A huge gray wolf walking erect on its hind legs like a man and with a human face.”

“It ain’t a spook, ’cos the Indians wouldn’t have been able to have seen it.”

“No, but what is it?” asked Girty.

“Now you’ve got me,” said Kendrick, with a dubious shake of the head.

“Man or devil, if he ever comes within range of my rifle I’ll wager that I’ll drill a hole through him,” said Girty, decidedly.