Tad nodded at his companions as if to say, "I told you so."

Then the Shawnee did know more than he had seen fit to tell them?

"Tell us about it, Eagle-eye."

"Joe Hawk find trail of canoe on river at sun-up," answered the Indian
tersely.

"A trail on the river?" demanded Stacy, suddenly breaking into
uproarious laughter, which died away in an indistinct gurgle when he
found the eyes of his companions fixed sternly upon him. "Funny place
to find a trail," he muttered, threatening to indulge in another fit
of merriment.

"I don't understand you, Eagle-eye," said the Professor. "You say you
found the trail of a canoe on the river?"

"Yes."

"That sounds peculiar. I agree with Master Stacy that it is a most
remarkable place to find a trail hours after. Perhaps you will
explain."

Eagle-eye rose to his feet.

"Come. I show you."

All rose from the table, forgetful that they were eating their
breakfast, and followed the guide down the steep bank to the river.