I'm glad he's here.

The general can find many uses for Black Rifle and his men." He ran forward and greeted Black Rifle, who smiled one of his rare smiles at sight of the youth.

Willet and Tayoga gave him the same warm welcome.
"What news, Black Rifle ?" asked Robert.
"The French and Indians gather at Fort Duquesne to meet you.

They are not in great force, but the wilderness will help them and the best of the French leaders are there." "Have you heard anything of St.Luc ?" asked Robert.
"We met a Seneca runner who had seen him.

The Senecas are not at war with the French, and the man talked with him a little, but the Frenchman didn't tell him anything.