I have been warned again," he said, in a low voice.
"Do you forbid it ?" inquired Edwards.
"No, no.

I have not that authority, but I implore it.

Wait, wait until the Indians are in a better mood." Edwards left the group, and, stepping upon the platform, faced the Christians.
At the same moment Half King stalked majestically from before his party.

He carried no weapon save a black, knotted war-club.

A surging forward of the crowd of savages behind him showed the intense interest which his action had aroused.