Even if she were carried off a prisoner, it was no misfortune.

When, moreover, she discovered that the stranger had not even such an object in view, but was after the scalp of some Navajo, she experienced a feeling of delight.

When at last the Indian readily understood her suggestions, and went so far as to indicate a day when she should come to him at the Puye, her gladness knew no bounds.

In the accidental meeting, all her hopes for relief had been realized.

She was now able to save herself by flight to the other tribe, but enough time was left her to provide for the safety of her companion in peril.
She had no hope or thought of becoming the wife of her new acquaintance.
He was probably married; but marriage, as we have seen, was no obstacle to temporary outside friendships.