D as well as men could do, when we were last attacked," remarked Charley, who way always ready to stick up for the Indians, of whom he had a great admiration. I agreed with Jack, but at the same time I did not wish to disparage our gallant-looking allies. While we were speaking two of them came up and addressed Pierre in their own language which he understood thoroughly. "They say that they have caught sight of a mounted war-party, who are, they think, trying to steal upon us round yonder wood, and take us by surprise," said Pierre. "We'll be prepared for them then, my friends!" ex