She threw him a small line and made signs to him to make fast his canoe, which he appeared quickly to understand.

Mrs.Godfrey then motioned to the Indian to come on board, and he at once bounded over the rail.

As he stood on deck, his comely Indian features were lit up by a good humoured smile.

He looked a giant, brave and active.

He was teeming all over with youthful vigour.