"You feel then that you're really dodging bullets." Tayoga was looking far ahead toward a point where the stream became much narrower and both banks were densely wooded, as usual.
"If Tandakora really means to ambush us," he said, "he will be there, because it offers the best opportunity, and it is a place that the heart of a murderer would love.

Suppose that Dagaeoga and I paddle, and that the Great Bear rests with his rifle across his knees ready to fire at the first flash.

We know what a wonderful marksman the Great Bear is, and it may be Tandakora who will fall." "The plan, like most of yours, is good, Tayoga," said Willet.

"The Lord has given me some skill with the rifle, and I have improved it with diligent practice.

I think I can watch both sides of the stream pretty well, and if the Ojibway fires I can fire back at the flash.