"No one will try to do so, my brother may rest assured."
"Nothing less than that certainly was needed to console me for the magnificent opportunity you make me lose today, Chief."
The Indian laughed, and continued—
"I will explain to yon at another moment how it happens that this man is free to retire in peace, when we are threatened by an ambuscade formed by him. For the present, let us not lose precious time in idle talk, for all is ready. My warriors are at their post, only awaiting the signal to begin the contest; do my Pale brothers still intend to accompany us?"
"Certainly, Chief, we are here for that purpose, you can count upon us."
"Good, still I must warn my brothers that they will run a great risk."
"Nonsense," Loyal Heart replied, "it will be welcome, for are we not accustomed to danger?"
"Then to horse, and let us start, as we have to deceive the deceivers."
"But are you not afraid," Loyal Heart observed, "lest Blue-fox has warned his comrades that their tricks are discovered?"
"No, he cannot do so, he has sworn it."