"Shawnee, I am laughing at you," Running Fox told him. "Do you believe you can fool me with those words? No, I will not talk about them. I have told you how to keep your life. Now you must answer. Will you do as I tell you?"
"Yes, I will go to the camp with you," Big Dog replied, craftily.
"Many Beavers will go with me," Running Fox said, angrily. "You will stay here with Striking Bear until I bring back Spotted Deer. Come, I will not talk any more. Will you do this thing?"
"Well, if you wish to throw away your life, I will not stop you," laughed Big Dog.
CHAPTER XVII
SPOTTED DEER OBTAINS HIS FREEDOM
At the end of the day the Delawares noted sudden activity in the Shawnee camp. It convinced them that the Shawnees were preparing for some unusual event. The village was brightly lighted by several great fires, and the people appeared to be gathering for an important ceremony.
"It is bad," said Painted Hawk, "Something big is going on down there. Perhaps the Shawnees are about to kill Spotted Deer."
"Yes, it is bad," agreed Crooked Foot.