Still, it doesn't seem likely that any of the Frenchmen would be with so small a band." "It is not one of the Frenchmen, and the white man was not with the band." "Now you're growing too complex for my simple mind, Tayoga.

I don't understand you." "It is one trail, but the Indians and the white man did not pass over it at the same time.

The Indian imprints were made seven or eight hours ago, those of the white man but an hour or so since.

Stoop down, Great Bear, and you will see that it is true." "You're right, Tayoga," said Willet, after examining minutely.
"It follows, then," said the young Onondaga, in his precise tones, "that the white man was following the red men." "It bears that look." "And you will notice, Great Bear, and you, too, Dagaeoga, that the white man's moccasin has made a very large imprint.

The owner of the foot is big.