She perceived on his back, aside from a bow and the usual quiver filled with war-arrows, a shield.

The painting on that shield she examined with particular care.

The target was painted white, with a black rim; and in the centre was a green crescent, with four red crosses.

Such figures have no heraldic signification; they are but the creation of fancy or taste, and recall the designs of the ancient Teutons which Tacitus describes, "Scuta tantum lectissimis coloribus distinguunt." Shotaye evidently took an interest in the stranger.

He, on the other hand, looked up to her from time to time with a terrific grin that was intended for a sweet smile.