CHAPTER XX.
Early on the following day Heckewelder, astride his horse, appeared at the door of Edwards' cabin.
"How is George ?" he inquired of Dave, when the latter had opened the door.
"He had a bad night, but is sleeping now.

I think he'll be all right after a time," answered Dave.
"That's well.

Nevertheless keep a watch on him for a few days." "I'll do so." "Dave, I leave matters here to your good judgment.

I'm off to Goshocking to join Zeisberger.

Affairs there demand our immediate attention, and we must make haste." "How long do you intend to be absent ?" "A few days; possibly a week.