no doubt; still we have the counter-plot to oppose to
it."

"We must foil them with their own weapons," remarked the
governor, "even if it be only with a view to gain time.
Wentworth, desire one of your bombardiers to hoist the
large French flag on the staff."

The order was promptly obeyed. The Indians made a
simultaneous movement expressive of their satisfaction;
and in the course of a minute, the tall warrior, accompanied
by nearly a dozen inferior chiefs, was seen slowly
advancing across the common, towards the group of officers.

"What generous confidence the fellow has, for an Indian!"
observed Captain Erskine, who could not dissemble his
admiration of the warrior. "He steps as firmly and as
proudly within reach of our muskets, as if he was leading
in the war-dance."

"How strange," mused Captain Blessington, "that one who
meditates so deep a treachery, should have no apprehension
of it in others!"

"It is a compliment to the honour of our flag," observed
the governor, "which it must be our interest to encourage.
If, as you say, Erskine, the man is really endowed with
generosity, the result of this affair will assuredly call
it forth."