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Where had my wits been lagging that I had not foreseen that he would have spies watching me, and would trace some connection between the prisoner and myself? Well, there was nothing left me but to stroll away. I did not dare go in the direction of the canoes; it would be unwise to seek Cadillac; so I turned boldly to the Ottawa camp. Hardly knowing what I planned, I asked for Longuant.
It shall cut any stranger that would come between your heart and mine. Longuant, I have a wife. She is fair, and stars shine in her eyes. She has loved a daughter of your people. I cannot hide in your lodge, a man who carries a sword must use it, but will you take my wife and keep her? Will you keep her with Singing Arrow for a few days?" Longuant thought a moment.
"Three hours' start to collect an army! Well, it shall serve. And you follow to-morrow?" Cadillac gave a trumpeting laugh. "Yes, tomorrow. I shall take a hundred men and leave a hundred here for guard. I have made arrangements. Longuant leads the Ottawas, and old Kondiaronk the loyal Hurons. Where shall we meet you?" "I cannot tell. Stop at the Pottawatamie Islands and Onanguissé will know.
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