"If I do not tell what will you do?"
"Drive you out of camp the same as I would drive a rat out of his hole."
The Indian laughed but made no other response.
"Now, then, Thomas Jefferson," said Zeke, angered by the apparent indifference of the young Indian, "did you see that white man or didn't you?"
"I did not see him."
"Are you talking straight?"
"I am."
"It is 'good talk' you're giving me, is it?"
"I did not see the man."
"Well, then, who was there?"