human
I do not know, except that, when the Whippoorwill is heard behind the lodge, you are all to go out silently, and as the cry is heard, you are to follow the sound until you meet others who will be in waiting for you----
gpt
To lead us to the stake! said the chief.
human
Is my brother mad, that he listens to this chattering, and will he run into the snare laid to entrap him?
gpt
Really, chief, you see through the treachery of these savages better than any one else, and do credit to your education,
human
We will not go to them to be murdered in the dark, said Edward.
gpt
If they want anything of us, here we are, and here we will be until daylight.
human
It will then be too late, said the fawn, sadly.
gpt
My father bade me say the two pale faced prisoners would be there, and when day broke, and it was found they had escaped, my people could not be restrained, but would sacrifice you in their stead. He would have come himself to tell you this, but feared to be from the council that has been held, for fear of suspicion, as it is known to all the returned hunters that you are in his lodge.
human
I do not believe that Minawanda meditates treachery, said Howe.
gpt
If he wanted to give us up, why take the precaution? He knows we are in his lodge, and he could lead his warriors to take us any moment, if that was his object. I think he is sincere, and, for one, am willing to place myself in his hands.
human
I, too, am willing to trust him, said Jane.
gpt
We cannot make matters worse, and it may be the means of our return to our friends. The sight of others inspires hope, and if we could get away with them, they could probably lead us out of the forest.
human
There it is, cried the fawn, bounding to her feet.
gpt
Go! go! do not hesitate, or you will be lost!
human
Come, said the trapper, taking Jane by the hand;
gpt
I feel assured there is truth in that child's face. Let us hasten on.
human
If you go, I do, said Edward;
gpt
I can stand as much, and more than you can.
human
And I,
gpt
If the antelope goes, I will go to defend her, said the chief, following, as the trapper, with Jane, moved away in the darkness, in the direction whence the sound had come. Hurrying into the thick forest that skirted the back of the lodge, they were at a loss which direction to take, when again some distance ahead the shrill cry burst on their ears, and they noiselessly and rapidly advanced as near as they could imagine a quarter of a mile, when it was again heard ahead of them. Still following, they travelled about the same distance again, when the hand of Minawanda was laid on Howe's arm, as he said--
human
Stand still a moment!--I will apprise the others of your presence! and disappearing in the darkness, they heard him talking low, but rapidly, for a few moments; then he once more stood before them, and bidding them follow, led them on a short distance where, by the faint glimmer of starlight, they saw men and a number of horses standing.
gpt
Mount! said Minawanda;