If they can do that with full grown warriors and women, may we not hope for the best from those of tender years ?" "I don't know about that," was the dogged reply.

"I never believed in this conversion business." "What can you mean by such a remark ?" asked the shocked lady.
"I mean, religion is good enough for white people, but don't work with Injins.

They will pretend they're good, but are only waiting for a chance to do mischief." "The converted Delawares have never taken part in the wars against us.
You know that as well as I." "How about Omas ?" "He makes no pretence of Christianity." "And therefore has no claim on our indulgence." "No one has said he has," observed Ben, coming to his mother's help; "he will never ask quarter from you or any white man." "Where is he now?
He brought you over the river, but seems to have deserted you." "He left because he didn't think we had further need of his aid; we can get along without him." "Now, see here," added Zitner, straightening up on the log and slapping his knee; "I'll tell you what I've made up my mind to do.

I am willing to give in to Mrs.Ripley that far, that I won't harm that youngster--that is, I will leave it to her father whether I shall or shan't." Neither mother nor son could understand the meaning of this strange remark.

They waited for the man to explain.
"I'm going to take her with us as a hostage.