The Indian girl had stolen from her father’s house unnoticed by the few early risers, and with cautious steps had gained the fort.
Warren’s presence at such a distance from Tampa Bay, as well as Crookleg’s attendance upon him, were thus explained:—
“I am very grateful to you, Sansuta, for coming here to meet me.”
“I am afraid I have done wrong.”
“Wrong! What can you mean?”
“That I am deceiving my father, my kind father; but it is for the last time.”
“The last time?”
“Yes, I have determined that this shall be our last meeting. I could not endure my father’s reproaches, if he knew that I betrayed his confidence.”
“Do you doubt my love for you, Sansuta? Will it not make up for Oluski’s anger?”
“Warren!”