BLACK FISH
(majestically).
What answer does Long Knife Boone make? If Long Knife joins tribe, Long Knife will be treated with honor. All at Boonesborough will be killed; but Boone's life will be spared if he joins tribe. What answer does Long Knife Boone make?
[Boone considers deeply for a moment. His gun has been taken from him; but he is so closely surrounded that his arms are left free. He considers deeply for another moment, arms crossed on breast, head bowed. Looks up for an instant. Gives a searching glance at the Indians. Considers again for a moment. Then raises his head.
BOONE.
Long Knife says—yes!
[Holds out his hands, smiling.
ALL INDIANS
(delighted at pantomime of acquiescence).
Wah!
BLACK FISH
(waving tomahawk in air).
Long Knife's brothers—over by spring!