CHAPTER XXVI.
FOOTPRINTS.
"He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
"Look at him!"
The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
"Dat Blazing Arrow," said Arqu-wao; "he kill white folks."
"How is it that he and the others did not kill my father and mother as they rode along the trail?"
"No see 'em," was the quick reply.