But they knew that the French and Indian force landed there, as fires soon blazed upon its heavily-wooded crest, and they saw dusky figures passing and repassing before the flames.
"The victory has been given to us tonight," said Tayoga gravely to Robert, "but Manitou has not allowed us to complete it.

Few triumph over St.Luc, and, though his manner may have been gay and careless, his heart burns to win back what he has lost." "I take it you're right, Tayoga," said Robert.

"His is a soul that will not rest under defeat, and I fancy St.Luc on the island is a great danger.

He can get at us and we can't get at him." "It is true, Dagaeoga.

If we strike we must strike quickly and then be off.