But these emotions were only temporary. Five minutes later, he felt heartily ashamed that he should have entertained them.
"I am certain, Edith——"
Further utterance was checked by an exclamation from the Huron. Looking forth, Dernor saw that the crisis of the contest had arrived!
CHAPTER XII.
CONCLUSION.
They come!—be firm—in silence rally!
The Long Knives our retreat have found!
Hark! their tramp is in the valley,
And they hem the forest round!
The burthened boughs with pale scouts quiver,