But as Inez sat before him, reserved and imposing in air, utterly unconscious of his object, and least of all suspecting the true purport of so extraordinary a visit, the savage felt the influence of a manner to which he was unaccustomed.

Bowing his head, in acknowledgment of his error, he stepped a little back, and placing himself in an attitude of easy dignity, he began to speak with the confidence of one who had been no less distinguished for eloquence, than for deeds in arms.

Keeping his eyes riveted on the unconscious bride of Middleton, he proceeded in the following words-- "I am a man with a red skin, but my eyes are dark.

They have been open since many snows.

They have seen many things--they know a brave from a coward.