human
Son of Naraguana, awake!
gpt
Shebotha! he exclaims, recognising her shrill treble.
human
What is it?
gpt
Arise, Aguara! and make all haste. Know that there are enemies near, and treason in your tribe. You've been betrayed, and so has Shebotha!
human
Betrayed! How? he asks in wonderment, but without leaving the hammock.
gpt
Who are these enemies you speak of? Who the traitors?
human
You'll learn that in time, chief. It may be enough for you now to know, that your paleface captive has escaped.
gpt
Escaped! he cries out, bounding down upon the floor, and coming forward to the entrance.
human
The paleface escaped, you say? Are you speaking truth, Mam Shebotha?
gpt
Come to my _toldo_, and see for yourself.
human
No, that's not needed, if you say she's gone. Tell me how, when, and whither. Be quick!