been released within a fortnight, I warrant you!”

“Loskiel, had that appeal gone out, and a belt been sent to Catharines-town from Johnstown or Guy Park, the Senecas would have killed her instantly and endured the consequences — even though Amherst himself was thundering on their Western Gate.”

“Are you sure, Mayaro?”

“Certain, Loskiel. She could not have lived a single moment after the Senecas learned that she had sent out word of her captivity. That is their law, which even Amochol could not break.”

“It was a mercy that our little Lois appealed not to His Excellency, so that the word ran through Canada by flag to Haldimand.”