It was at once a weapon and a decoration, and the eyes of Dayohogo glistened as he received it.
"I take the gift, Dagaeoga," he said, "and I will not forget."
Then they exchanged salutations, and the Mohawks disappeared silently in the forest.
CHAPTER VI
THE TWO FRENCHMEN
When the three were left alone in the glade the hunter turned to young
Lennox.
"You've done good work today, Robert," he said. "I didn't know you had in you the makings of an orator and diplomatist. The governor of New York did better than he knew when he chose you for one of this mission."
Robert blushed again at praise and modestly protested.
"Lennox has found that for which he is best fitted," said Tayoga, slyly.
"If I'm to talk without end I'll do my best," said Robert, laughing, "and I suggest that we resume our journey now. There doesn't appear to be any further danger from the Indians who besieged us."