"He was taken as a youth and given to the missionaries—with the result that you see."
He broke off, for the governor was addressing me.
"Have you any objection, Master Ormerod, to my acquainting the chief and Corlaer with what we have been discussing?"
I shook my head.
"Very well."
He turned to the Indian.
"The letter which you hold in your hand, Ta-wan-ne-ars, is from Master Robert Juggins, of London, who was some time in the province when you were a lad."
"I remember Master Juggins," interrupted Ta-wan-ne-ars. "He sent me my first musket. Is this Englishman his friend?"
"Yes," said the governor. "He comes direct from Master Juggins, recommended to me for use in the plight I find myself in."
"I will help the Englishman," agreed Ta-wan-ne-ars eagerly.