EAGLE'S FEATHER
(as two of the braves seize Boone).
Long Knife, surrender!

[There is a brief struggle between Boone and the braves; but the former
finds, that it is useless to resist.

HAWK EYE.
Shawnees on warpath. Long have watched Boone and tried to trap him. Now
have got him. Boone show trail to Boonesborough.

BOONE
(to himself, in a tense whisper).
Boonesborough?

BLACK FISH
(majestically).
What answer does Long Knife Boone make? If Long Knife joins tribe, Long
Knife will be treated with honor. All at Boonesborough will be killed;
but Boone's life will be spared if he joins tribe. What answer does
Long Knife Boone make?

[Boone considers deeply for a moment. His gun has been taken from him;
but he is so closely surrounded that his arms are left free. He
considers deeply for another moment, arms crossed on breast, head
bowed. Looks up for an instant. Gives a searching glance at the
Indians. Considers again for a moment. Then raises his head.

BOONE.
Long Knife says--yes!