"The Frenchman told nothing, but Silver Cloud learned afterward that his name was Benoit Vascal, and that he was interested in a land grant at Detroit, or near it."
"And did this Benoit Vascal go to Detroit?" asked Dave.
"Silver Cloud said so. When the Frenchman first told the story Silver Cloud paid little attention, thinking the man was too deeply in his cups to tell what was true. But when White Buffalo told what he knew, then Silver Cloud change his mind, and said the tale must be true, and that the twins must be those that my brother Sam found and saved."
"I wish I knew the name of that Englishman," came from the old frontiersman. "I'd hate to lose Tom and Artie—I think so much of 'em—but if they've got a rich father lookin' for 'em, why, I don't want 'em to suffer on my account."
"It would be grand, for them, if they did have a fine home to go to," said Dave. "But I don't see how we're to solve this mystery," and his face clouded.
"You are quite sure the rich Englishman's name wasn't mentioned?" asked Barringford.
"Yes, White Buffalo is sure, for he questioned Silver Cloud closely."
"How long ago is it since you heard of this?"
"But last week, and Silver Cloud met this Benoit Vascal but a moon ago."
"Then it's more than likely this Benoit Vascal is at Detroit," said Dave. "He wouldn't dare to travel around much with the redskins on the war-path."