Ellen sighed and was silent; she understood that Harry would not tell her fresh misfortune in her present state of weakness. Owing to Sunbeam's increasing attentions she, however, soon completely regained her senses.
"Does my sister feel her strength returned?" the squaw asked her anxiously.
"Oh," she said, "I am quite well now."
Unicorn looked fixedly at her.
"Yes," he said, "my sister is at present in a condition to travel. It is time to start, our road is long; Sunbeam will give her horse to the pale virgin, that she may be able to follow us."
"Where do you intend taking us, chief?" the hunter asked, with badly-veiled anxiety.
"Did not my brother say that he wished to avenge himself?"
"Yes, I did."
"Well, he can follow me, and I will lead him to those who will help him."
"Hum!" the Canadian muttered, "I require nobody for that."