This time he was gone the best part of an hour, nor did he return until
Dave and Sanderson saw the strange Indian messenger depart.
"What did you learn?" asked the youth eagerly.
"A great deal," answered Jadwin hurriedly.
"We must get back to the trading-post without delay."
"Why?"
"The Indians are going to make an attack. The Miamis are up in arms. Pontiac has told them that if they do not destroy the forts and trading-posts the English will soon wipe them from the face of the earth."
"The Old Nick take Pontiac!" ejaculated Sanderson.
"I'd like to get on his trail and make him a prisoner," put in Dave.
"Another thing, Sam Barringford is Bevoir's prisoner."
"Are you certain?"