26/42 But that is not to be known at present." "I understand. By what route do you go ?" "By Chemung." "And then ?" "At Chemung we leave the army, Boyd and I.You heard." "Yes, Euan." I said, forcing myself to speak lightly: "You are not to be afraid for us, Little Rosy Pigeon of the Forest. "Wa-ka-ta-tiats-kon." [* "I understand perfectly. I am resigned."] Then I gave way to my increasing surprise: "Wonder-child!" I exclaimed. "When and where have you learned to understand and answer me in the tongue of the Long House ?" * "Kio-ten-se," she said with a faint smile. |