Tom Ross naturally took command, but Henry Ware, as always, was first scout.

No other eye was so keen as his, nor any other ear.

All knew it, and all admitted it willingly.

His form expanded again, and fierce joy surged up in his heart.

As Ross truly said, the hunted had turned into the hunter.
It was the purpose of the men to circle to the east, and to strike the war party on the Hank.