The two chiefs traversed the camp, saluted by the warriors, who pressed upon them as they walked, and proceeded to the enramada, where were the marchioness and her daughter.
Warned by Emile of the approach of the captains, the ladies hastened to meet them.
"Here," said Arnal, pointing to the three, "are the persons for whom I have sought the protection of my brother."
"It is granted to them," said Tarou Niom, courteously. "Let my friends be reassured; Tarou Niom loves them; he knows how to defend them."
Then, according to the Indian custom, the two chiefs entered the enramada.
"I am hungry," said Tarou Niom.
Tyco, who followed with an unquiet eye the movements of the two chiefs, immediately appeared with provisions, which he spread before them.
Tarou Niom invited the two ladies to sit near him. Emile sat near Arnal, and the meal commenced.
Dove's Eye had flown off, light as a bird, as soon as she had seen the direction that the chiefs took.
The captains ate with a good appetite, praising the very simple dishes, however, and several times making Tyro pour out some drink.