Then the messengers returned with the people from the hills.
They went to the thicket to see Sabre-tooth, but they did not dare attack him.
Opposite side of flint point
They had learned to put handles on their flint points, so as to make good hunting-knives.
But the handles were short, and it was not safe to attack Sabre-tooth with such weapons.
Their axes and hammers were larger and stronger, but they were afraid to use them now.
While they were all wondering what to do, Strongarm went to look at Sabre-tooth again.
A hunting-knife