Say so to Major Parr." I blushed furiously at the mocking revelation that he had noted and understood the precautions of Major Parr.
"Mayaro," I said, "I trust you.

See! You are confided to me, I am responsible for you.

If you leave I shall be disgraced.

But--Siwanois are free people! The Sagamore is my elder brother who will not blacken my face or cast contempt upon my uniform.

See! I trust my brother Mayaro, I go." The Sagamore looked me square in the eye with a face which was utterly blank and expressionless.