B. “Whom are the men with whom Mahéga has dug up the hatchet?”
M. “Pale–faces, and cowardly red–skins, who are their friends.”
When this reply was translated, a great sensation was visible among the Crows, several of whom whispered together. After receiving a few instructions from the chief, Besha proceeded with his inquiry.
B. “Are the Pale–faces on the trail of Mahéga?”
M. “They are.”
B. “How many?”
M. “Mahéga does not know.”
B. “Is there a pale–faced warrior with them,—young and tall, riding a dark horse, very swift and strong?”
M. “There is,” said the Osage, astonished in his turn at hearing Reginald thus accurately described by the interpreter.
Again there was a murmur, and consultation among the Crows, after which Besha thus proceeded: