"Because, under the Texan idea, there is another, and it is that I wish to help you in carrying out."
"Ah!" the Canadian remarked, in surprise.
Loyal Heart bent over to him.
"Have you not a certain affair to settle with the White Scalper, or have you forgotten it?"
The hunter started, and warmly pressed the young man's hand.
"Thanks," he said.
At this moment Black-deer entered the rancho.
"I wish to speak with my brother," he said to Loyal Heart.
"Is my brother willing to speak before my friends the pale hunters?"
"The pale hunters are the guests of the Comanches; Black-deer will speak before them," the Chief answered.