he was so deeply indebted.

Henri groaned. "Oh! mes boy, I am speechless! I

am ready for bust! Oui--hah! I veesh it vas to-morrow."

Many a time that night did Henri "veesh it vas to-morrow,"

as he lay helpless on his back, looking up

through the roof of the chief's tent at the stars, and

listening enviously to the plethoric snoring of Joe Blunt.

He was entertained, however, during those waking

hours with a serenade such as few civilized ears ever

listen to. This was nothing else than a vocal concert