The moon was in such a quarter of the sky that a long line of shadow was thrown out from the rock, far enough to envelop both Oonomoo and his canoe, lying several yards below him.

As he caught sight of the latter, he saw a Miami Indian seated in it, apparently waiting and watching for some one.

As quick as lightning the meaning of the singular action of the other canoe flashed upon his mind.

By some means which he could only conjecture, the Miamis had gained a knowledge of his movements.

Perhaps the discovery of his boat was what first awakened their suspicions.