“I am tired,” she said in low tones. “I could not climb the mountain if we retreated. Let us stay.”
Hume sighed, and laid his hand upon hers.
“What we decide to do must be done quickly,” said Sirayo.
“If you find your way to the people, Sirayo, will they not turn upon you?”
“The chief has given me the word and a sign. They will follow Sirayo,” said the chief proudly.
“Then let it be as you wish.”
“I will go,” said the chief, rising; “I must swim the river, and though the way is not far, it will be longer than if I had both arms. But when the shadow is small at your feet you will hear Sirayo’s war-cry.”
Without another word he passed from the room by the way Klaas had taken.