He showed a quicker perception than any of his companions suspected, for he understood the doubt in the mind of the ranger and the settler concerning the horses. Turning about, he said:
"Arqu-wao show way to settlement."
"But we know the way ourselves," said Mr. Edwards, kindly.
"Show way for hosses."
"You mean by the trail yonder; we have come over that, but the Shawanoes are on the watch, and we dare not follow it."
"Arqu-wao show way for hosses—Shaw'noe don't know—get dere quick—Snaw'noe don't see."
The pioneer turned to the scout.
"He means to say that he knows of a route to the settlement different from the regular trail, over which we can take the animals in safety."
"That's what the varmint is drivin' at."
"What do you think of it, Simon?"