“You are preparing to leave the village?”
“Yes.”
“To-day?”
“Ugh!”
“You must not go.”
He stared at her in open-mouthed surprise. She hastily explained:
“An attack has just been made upon Fleet Foot’s life. I overawed the mad warriors; for the present he is safe. But the attempt will be renewed. I may need your help. You must not leave the village to-day or to-night.”
“Why does my daughter try to save the paleface’s life?” he demanded angrily.
“Because Fleet Foot saved the life of La Violette,” she answered promptly.