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