The other was from a pistol," said Tayoga.

"It is the slaver, of course, who has the rifle, and they mean to make it very warm for us.

Perhaps an unexpected chance gives them hope to do here what they expected to achieve later on." "Meaning a final disposition of me ?" "That was in my mind, Dagaeoga.

I think it is you at whom they will shoot and you would better creep away.

Lie almost flat and edge along until you come to the trees, which are about twenty yards behind us.
There, you will be safe." "And leave you alone, Tayoga! What have I ever done to make you think I'd do such a thing ?" "It is not Tayoga whom they want.