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"That must mean Jean Bevoir!" cried Dave. "This Glotte must be another of Bevoir's rascally companions." "To be sure," put in Sanderson, "And Bevoir must mean the attack that was made on the pack-train." "I think he will rejoin Bevoir by to-morrow sure," said Tony Jadwin. "And then we may learn what has become of Sam." While one or another remained on guard during the night the others slept.
"Some day the fort shall come back to its own," put in one of Bevoir's companions, whose name was Jacques Valette. "You English have but a slim foothold." "That is a matter of opinion, Valette," answered James Morris. He knew Jacques Valette to be a hunter of the rougher sort, given to much fighting and dissipating. "The war is at an end, and for the present my country is master of the situation."
By skillful questioning Pontiac managed to learn a great deal of what was in Bevoir's mind, and he saw at once that the Frenchman was indeed an enemy to the young pioneer. Then Valette began to talk, saying Morris should never cross the path of the Indians again, once he and Bevoir got their hands upon him. "Pontiac wishes him to live," said the chief shrewdly. "He shall not die," said Bevoir.
Like a flash the full realization of Jean Bevoir's plot forced itself upon the young pioneer. He was truly in the hands of the enemy, and it was safe to say that Bevoir would not treat him any better than had Pontiac, if as well. "Supposing I won't go with you?" he said. "You shall go with us," replied Jean Bevoir. "You are my prisonair and must do as I say. Jacques, bring up the horses."
For the rest of the day Flat Nose waited impatiently for the coming of Bevoir and Jacques Valette. When at last he saw them approaching he ran to meet them. As best he could he related what he had seen and heard at the Indian village. Jacques Valette listened in moody silence, but ere Flat Nose had finished a crafty look came into Jean Bevoir's face.
"I'd like to get on his trail and make him a prisoner," put in Dave. "Another thing, Sam Barringford is Bevoir's prisoner." "Are you certain?" "Yes. I heard Bevoir speak of it to another Frenchman. He says he will make Barringford suffer before he is done with him." "Oh, the rascal!" burst out Dave. "I wish " "Never mind, lad, I know how you feel. But every moment is precious.
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