"You know that I do not understand you at all," he said.
"Yet it is very clear," the Count answered.
"Hum! that is possible, but not to me."
"What, you do not understand that we must avenge ourselves?"
"Oh, of course, I understand that, Mr. Edward."
"How can we hope to succeed, if you insist on remaining here?"
"Because you remain," the hunter said, obstinately.
"With me it is very different, my good fellow. I remain, because I have given my word; while you are free to go and come, and must therefore profit by it to leave the camp. Once in the prairie, nothing can be easier for you than to join some of our friends. It is evident that my worthy Ivon, coward as he fancies himself, is working actively at this moment for my deliverance; so see him, come to an understanding with him, for though it is true I cannot leave this place, I cannot, on the other hand, prevent my friends liberating me; if they succeed, my parole will be suspended, and nothing will hinder my following them. Do you understand me now?"
"Yes, Mr. Edward; but I confess that I cannot make up my mind to leave you alone, among these red devils."
"Do not trouble yourself about that, Bright-eye; I run no danger by remaining with them; they have too much respect for me; besides, Natah Otann well knows how to defend me, should it be needful. So, my friend, start at once. You will serve me better by going, than by insisting on remaining here, where your presence, in the event of danger, would be more injurious than useful to me."