The flood in the river passed its zenith and was now sinking visibly.

No more trees or bushes came floating on the water.

Willet showed disappointment over the failure of the besiegers to make any decided movement.
"I was telling you, Robert, a while ago," he said, "that Indians mostly have a lot of time, but I'm afraid the band that's cornered us here has got too much.

They may send out a warrior or two to hunt, and the others may sit at a distance and wait a week for us to come out.

At least it looks that way to a 'possum up a tree.