As the great skill of the Onondaga was known to the three leaders, he was obviously the proper selection for the errand, and it was fitting that Robert, his comrade in so many dangers and hardships, should accompany him.

Daganoweda and Rogers said yes at once, and Willet was not able to say no.

They were the best choice for such an errand, and although the hunter was reluctant for the youth, who was almost a son to him, to go on such a perilous duty, he knew that he must yield to the necessity.
The two lads went off to the left or northern flank, and in less than a minute the deep forest hid them completely from the main force.

They were buried in the wilderness, and, for all the evidence that came to them, the band of rangers and Mohawks had ceased to exist.
They passed about a half mile to the north of the main force, and then they began to look everywhere for traces of trails, or evidence that an ambush was being prepared.
"Do you think St.Luc will make a new stand at the ridges ?" asked Robert.
"All the chances favor it," replied the Onondaga.

"We know that Sharp Sword, besides being a great leader, is full of pride.