His nature is that of the serpent whose name he bears, and for real or fancied wrongs to himself his revenge is cruel.

Having once conceived a bitter hate against thee he will have thy life, or risk his own in attempting to take it." "In that case," said Rene, "I am deeply grateful for thy warning, and will take care that master Chitta does not find me unprepared for him, in case he seeks me out." "Now," said Has-se, "I would speak of another matter.

I know that you white men have but little food within the fort, and must soon suffer for want of it if more is not obtained.

There is none left in this country, but the Alachuas, to whom my people have gone, have an abundance.

If one of thy people would go with me to them, and offer them things such as thou hast and they have not, in exchange for food, he could thus obtain a supply for the fort.