The more we know
about the Indian plans the better it will be for the Wyoming
people. We've a safe and comfortable hiding place here, and we
can stay and watch the Indian movements."
"Suits me," drawled Shif'less Sol. "My legs an' arms are still
stiff from them deerskin thongs an' ez Long Jim is here now to
wait on me I guess I'll take a rest from travelin."
"You'll do all your own waitin' on yourself," rejoined Long Jim;
'an I'm afraid you won't be waited on so Pow'ful well, either,
but a good deal better than you deserve."
They lay on the islet several days, meanwhile keeping a close
watch on the Indian camp. They really had little to fear except
from hunting parties, as the region was far from any settled
portion of the country, and the Indians were not likely to
suspect their continued presence. But the hunters were numerous,
and all the squaws in the camp were busy jerking meat. It was
obvious that the Indians were preparing for a great campaign, but
that they would take their own time. Most of the scouting was
done by Henry and Sol, and several times they lay in the thick
brushwood and watched, by the light of the fires, what was
passing in the Indian camp.
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