“elder” brother, the Oneida conveyed a broad hint of blood relationship between Huron and Seneca. Yet, there need have been nothing definitely offensive in that hint, because among all the nations a certain amalgamation always took place after an international conflict.

The Wyandotte did not lose his temper, nor even, apparently, perceive how slyly he was being baited by all except myself.

“What is the opinion of the Loup, O Sagamore?” he asked lightly.

“Does my brother the Black-Snake desire to know the Sagamore’s opinion concerning the cawing of yonder crows?”

The Wyandotte inclined his ugly head.

“I think,” said the Mohican deliberately,