"Has not my pale brother heard Red Wolf?"
"Of course; but is there nothing else?"
"Nothing. Flying Eagle rescued his wife; the Apaches pursued him, like cowardly coyotes, and this night surprised him at his fire."
"Very good. Is Eglantine in safety?"
"Eglantine is a Comanche woman; she knows not fear."
"I am aware of that—she is a good creature; but that is not the question at this moment. What do you purpose doing?"
"Wait for a favourable moment, then utter my war yell, and fall on these dogs."
"Hum! your project is rather quick. If you will allow me, I will make a slight change."
"Wisdom speaks by the mouth of the pale hunter. Flying Eagle is young: he will obey."
"Good; the more so, because I shall only act for your welfare. But now let me listen, for the conversation seems to me to be taking a turn extremely interesting for us."