"That is strange," the Canadian continued.
"What shall we do?" the count said.
"Go and have a look at them."
They proceeded to the battery.
"Well?" the count said.
"Well, sir, one of these men is certainly Eagle-head; but I do not know the other."
"And your advice is—"
"To let them come in. As this Indian, who is apparently a chief, comes in the company of Eagle-head, he can only be a friend."
"Be it so, then."
The count gave a signal; the drawbridge was lowered, and the two chiefs entered. The Indian sachems saluted all present with that native dignity that distinguishes them, and then Eagle-head, on Belhumeur's invitation, gave an account of his mission. The Frenchmen listened to him with an attention mingled with admiration, not only for the skill he had displayed, but also the courage of which he had given proof.