You can't deny that, and we'll have to bide a while." "But will our hour ever come, Dave?
Our army has been beaten, destroyed.

The colonies and mother country alike are sluggish, and now have no plans, the whole border lies at the mercy of the tomahawk and the French power in Canada not only grows all the time, but is directed by able and daring men." "Patience, lad, patience! Our strength is greater than that of the foe, although we may be slower in using it.

But I tell you we'll see our day of triumph yet." "They are getting ready to move," whispered the Onondaga.

"The Frenchman and the band will march northward." "And not back to Duquesne ?" said Willet.

"What makes you think so, Tayoga ?" "What is left for them to do at Duquesne?
It will be many a day before the English and Americans come against it again." "That, alas, is true, Tayoga.