"Yes," added Elwood, with much feeling, "there is one thing certain; all are not our enemies; we have made one friend at least."
"True, an Indian never forgets an injury nor a kindness, and his friendship may be of benefit to us before we reach home."
"I b'laves you, boys; that Injin will remember us as long as he lives, and will sarve us a good turn if the chances for the same be iver given him."
"But see, he has awaked!"
CHAPTER XXI.
A HUNT FOR FOOD.
The Indian was awake and making signs to his friends. For some time they were at a loss to understand their meaning, but Howard noticed that he had a leaf in his hand which he offered to them. When the boy took it his face showed that he was pleased, but continued his signs as before.
Suddenly Elwood's eyes sparkled.
"He wants us to bring him some of those leaves. Let me have it; they must be on the island."