They can fire from the other side, farther up, and although it would be at random, a bullet or two might strike here." The Onondaga swung himself back and all three flattened themselves against the rock.

After Tayoga's triumphant shout there was no sound save those of the river and the rain.

But Robert expected it.

He knew the horde would be quiet for a while, hoping for a surprise the second time after the first one had failed.
"It was bold," he said, "for a single warrior to come floating down the stream in search of us." "But it would have succeeded if Tayoga hadn't been awake," said the hunter.

"One warrior could have knifed us all at his leisure." "Where do you think they are now ?" "They must be crouched in the shelter of rocks.