"You heard me, sir," the father stormed.
"What did you say?" Frederick stammered.
Oliver explained.
"He asked if you were going to betray his plans to those people on the
Pottawattomie."
A far-away expression came into his eyes.
"No—no—not that."
"Then you'll both follow and keep out of my way until we have finished the work and then come back with me?"
"Yes," Oliver answered.
"Yes," Frederick echoed vaguely.
Townsley and Weiner were coming with the pair of grays to be hitched to the wagon. Weiner led his own pony already saddled. When they reached the wagon all signs of rebellion had passed.