interval the Indians also held eager discussion.
At length Cameron stood up, and said to his men in
a quiet tone, "Be ready, lads, for instant action. When
I give the word 'Up,' spring to your feet and cock your
guns; but
don't fire a shot till you get the word
." He
then stepped forward and said,--
"The Peigan warriors are double-tongued; they know
that they have hid the Pale-face prisoners. We do not