"You strangely pique my curiosity. Is everything prepared to receive me?"
"Yes, master."
"Why do we then remain here, instead of going there?"
"Because, master, the sun has not yet set, and it is too light to venture into the country."
"You are right, my brave Tyro; I thank you for this new service."
"I have only done my duty, master."
"Hum! Well, since you wish it, I consent. Only, believe that I am not ungrateful. So that is agreed. I am unhoused. My dear compatriot will be much astonished when he finds that I have left without taking leave of him."
The Indian laughed, without answering.
"Unhappily, my friend," continued the young man, "this position is very precarious; it cannot last for long."
"Depend upon me for that, master; before three days we shall have set out. All my measures are taken accordingly. My preparations would have been finished already, if I had had at my disposal a sufficient sum to purchase some indispensable things."