“Is that your Washington?” Bright Lightning asked of the Hunter.
“Yes.”
“Is he a chief?”
“He is a soldier major of the Long Knife army. The French send us only captains.”
“Well,” said Bright Lightning, “Old Juskakaka calls him a boy, but I can see that he is a man. The Governor of Virginia has not acted so foolishly after all.”
Scarouady and White Thunder and Juskakaka came to Washington’s tent, for presents of food. On the way Scarouady called to Robert.
“It is dark now, but in the morning you will go and bring Tanacharison. Tell him Major George Washington has come from Virginia to speak with the French, and wishes to hold council with the chiefs of the Ohio.”
Something in Scarouady’s tone told the Hunter that George Washington had proved to be strong.