The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 12 Page 20

“Did you discover nothing from your rock?”

“Nothing. Deer moved in the woods.”

“Red deer,” I said coolly.

“A July deer is in the red coat always.”

“The deer you heard are red the whole year round.”

“Eho! The Black-Snake understands.”

“Very well. Tie your pack, sling it, and shoulder your rifle. We march immediately.”

He seemed to be willing enough, and tied his points with alacrity. Nor could I, watching him as well I might in so dark a spot, see anything suspicious in any movement he made.

“The Sagamore leads,”