I fear me there is evil on foot.

But ye have travelled far, and must needs be weary rest yourselves awhile, and haply, while ye refresh your bodies, I may also refresh your spirits with wholesome and comfortable doctrines." The party having acquiesced in this proposal, their captive was secured by fastening one end of his rope to a projecting branch of the tree.
The minister again named his text, but had only proceeded to the minuter divisions of his sermon, when he was again interrupted by a loud, clear whistle from the river, and a sudden exclamation of surprise from those around him.

A single glance sufficed to show him the Indian, disengaged from his rope, and in full retreat.
Eaton raised his rifle to his eye, and called out to the young sachem, in his own language, to stop, or he would fire upon him.

The Indian evidently understood the full extent of his danger.

He turned suddenly about, and, pointing, up the river towards the dwelling of his father, pronounced with a threatening gesture:-- "Nosh, Passaconaway!" "Hold!" exclaimed Mr.Ward, grasping the arm of Eaton.