“‘Do you think there is danger?’ said I. 120
“‘Danger?’ said he. ‘From what?’
“‘Buffalo Horn’s band,’ said I.
“‘Nonsense!’ said he. ‘What is that last total? There seems to be a shilling and sixpence missing here.’
“At that moment one of the helpers came in. He was visibly excited––like a man who bears tidings.
“‘Red Feather is at the gate,’ he said.
“‘Is he alone?’ said McLeod.
“‘Yes, sir. We made sure of that.’
“‘Fetch him here,’ said the factor, calmly. ‘Take Tom and Tobias to the gate, and don’t let Red Feather hold it open.’
“Red Feather was soon brought in. He was the chief of the band, an old, crafty Indian, chief in name, but inferior in authority to Buffalo Horn, who was chief in fact. McLeod continued his work.