"Snowdrop had rather die with the White Panther, whom she loves, than live with any one else!"
"Well, you are a queer one, though, when I told you I did not want you. I have one wife already, and that is all the law allows a white man. But, I'll tell you, Snowdrop, there's Jehiel is in love with you head over heels, and he will take you if you'll only give him half a chance."
"The White Panther saved my life, and I will never cook meat for any other man!"
"Oh, fudge! You'll get over that before long."
"Never. What will Snowdrop do now they have taken her father, and will burn him?"
"Keep cool, little gal! They have not burned him yet, and I have promised Gray Eagle that I would give him the scalp of Red Pine, and I'd do it. They have probably got Jehiel too; and now, girl, it's about daylight, and I want you to ride as fast as you can to the village of your people, and bring back all the warriors you can get. I will stay here and wait for you, and when you get back we will give them Sioux particular fits!"
Without a word the Indian girl obeyed, and was soon lost to the sight of the scout.