He belonged to the Delaware tribe, which years before had been soundly beaten by the Iroquois and reduced almost to slavery; but among the conquered people were many without superiors in bravery, skill, and prowess.

Omas was one of the most noted examples.
The first thrill of hope came to the young child when she recognised the one that had killed the bear.

He was Red Wolf, a member of her own tribe, who often had been in her father's wigwam, and was therefore well known to his child.

The others were of the Seneca tribe, one of those composing the Iroquois, or Six Nations, the most powerful confederation of Indians that ever existed on the American continent.
The three looked at the little girl in amazement, as she came running between the trees.

She dropped to a rapid walk, and did not stop until she was among them.
"Where do you come from ?" asked Red Wolf, in the Delaware tongue.
"My father, the great Omas, brought me to see my friend Alice.