The bird hovered above the Village of Peace, but sang no song." The old Delaware vouchsafed no other than this strange reply.
Jim returned to his cabin decidedly worried.

He did not at all like Glickhican's answer.

The purport of it seemed to be that a cloud was rising on the bright horizon of the Christian village.

He confided his fears to Young and Edwards.

After discussing the situation, the three missionaries decided to send for Heckewelder.