"I am not of your opinion, Chief; the presence of this traitor among us can only injure our cause."
"Let us have a look at him first."
"Be it so! But permit me a remark."
"I am listening, my brother.'
"How is it that after recognizing the falseness of that deed of sale, you insisted on declaring war against this Long knife of the West, since he has proved to you that he was deceived by Monkey-face?"
The Chief smiled cunningly. "The Paleface was only deceived," he said, "because it suited him to be so."
"I do not understand you, Chief."
"I will explain myself. Does my brother know how a sale of land is effected?"
"No, I do not; and I confess to you, that, never having got to buy or sell, I have not troubled myself about it."
"Wah! In that case I will tell my brother."