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 in thinking that such a front and eye were formed rather to intimidate than to deceive; but let us not practice a deception on ourselves, by expecting any other exhibition of what we esteem virtue, than according to the fashion of a savage. As bright examples of great qualities are but too uncommon among Christians, so are they singular and solitary with the Indians; though, for the honour of our common nature, neither are incapable of producing them. Let us then hope that this Mohican may not disappoint our wishes, and prove, what his looks assert him to be, a brave and constant friend."

"Now Major Heyward speaks as Major Heyward should," murmured Cora; "who, that looks at this creature of nature, remembers the shades of his skin?"

A short and apparently an embarrassed silence succeeded this characteristic remark, which was interrupted by the scout calling to them aloud to enter.

"This fire begins to show too bright a flame," he continued, as they complied, "and might light the Mingoes to our