"But I shall not suffer another such attempt as tonight's to pass unanswered," I replied.
"Sure, sir," he said earnestly, "can you not bethink yourself of some trouble in your past which might bring down these troubles upon you!"
I laughed despite myself.
"I can," I agreed. "And so can you. But I would risk denunciation at an extremity, Murray. Red Jack sought the protection of the wilderness. So might I."
"You are safe," he returned. "Believe me or not. 'Tis true."
"You hear?" I said to Ta-wan-ne-ars beside us.
He smiled gravely.
"My brother is safe," he agreed, "for Ta-wan-ne-ars will watch."
"You are thrice fortunate," Murray congratulated me. "You have won the confidence of the noble red man."
Ta-wan-ne-ars looked squarely at him.