He put his hand to his head where it ached, and when he took it away, there was blood on his fingers.

He inferred that a heavy blow had been dealt to him with the flat of a tomahawk, but with the stained fingers he made a scornful gesture.

One of the warriors, apparently a chief, noticed the movement, and he muttered a word or two which seemed to have the note of approval.

Henry rose to his feet and the chief still regarded him, noting the fearless look, and the hint of surpassing physical powers soon to come.

He put his hand upon the boy's shoulder and pointed toward the north and west.