"
"I tell all; make heap much talk."
"Then we'll start you off about day after to-morrow. How long would you
want for the journey?"
"Go to-day, back to-morrow."
"Of course you understand it wouldn't do to say a word about me to Jim
Albert, or anyone whom, he knows? "
"Jim Albert, rascal!-I fix him."
"But you mustn't get into trouble while you are there, Sewatis, or I
shouldn't see you back again very soon. The white men wouldn't allow any
fighting in town, and there is no reason why you should settle with Jim
Albert on my account."
"I fix him," Sewatis repeated; and Walter began to fancy it might not be
prudent to send the Indian into the town, however eager he was to learn
what Master McCleary had done in his behalf.
He argued the matter for some time with his companion, receiving; only the
same reply, and then abandoned the attempt.
"It is certain Sewatis won't tell many secrets, whoever he may meet, or
whatever trouble he may get into, therefore I need feel no anxiety on that
score. Perhaps it will be as well to let him go, and take the chances of
his not meeting the half-breed."
The next day was the Sabbath, and the two remained in camp, doing nothing
save to prepare the meals.
Next morning Walter set about hewing timber, and Sewatis was sent into the
forest after game, for the larder was not as well filled as it should be.
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