In an instant all Margery's apprehensions vanished, and her hand was
soon lightly laid on the shoulder of her friend. Notwithstanding the
suddenness of this touch, the great chief manifested no alarm. He
turned his head slowly, and when he saw the bright countenance of
the charming bride, his smile met hers in pleased recognition. There
was no start, no exclamation, no appearance of surprise; on the
contrary, Peter seemed to meet his pretty young friend much as a
matter of course, and obviously with great satisfaction.
"How lucky this is, Peter!" exclaimed the breathless Margery.
"Bourdon's mind will now be at rest, for he was afraid you had gone
to join our enemies, Bear's Meat and his party."
"Yes; go and stay wid 'em. So bess. Now dey t'ink Peter all on deir
side. But never forget you, young Blossom."
"I believe you, Peter; for I FEEL as if you are a true friend. How
lucky that we should meet here!"
"No luck at all. Come a purpose. Pigeonswing tell me where you be,
so come here. Juss so."
"Then you expected to find us in this cover! and what have you to
tell us of our enemies?"
"Plenty of DEM. All about mout' of river.
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