"I have had a long experience of Indian habits, which enables me to make nearly certain with them."
"Granted; but in this case you had not Indians to deal with."
"Pardon me, Colonel."
"I do not understand you, so be kind enough to explain."
"That is an easy matter. Blue-fox entered the Texan camp this evening, at the head of two hundred warriors."
"I was not aware of it," the Colonel said, in surprise.
"The Jaguar, to do honour to his terrible allies, confided to them the camp guard for this night."
"Hence?"
"Hence, Colonel, all the Texans are sleeping soundly at this moment, while the Apaches are watching, or, at least, ought to be watching over the safety of their lives."
"What do you mean by ought to be watching?"