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 early. Keep silent as long as may be; and it would be wise when you do speak, to break out suddenly in one of your shoutings, which will serve to remind the Indians that you are not altogether as responsible as men should be. If, however, they take your scalp, as I trust and believe they will not, depend on it, Uncas and I will not forget the deed, but revenge it, as becomes true warriors and trusty friends."

"Hold!" said David perceiving that with this assurance they were about to leave him; "I am an unworthy and humble follower of one, who taught not the damnable principle of revenge. Should I fall, therefore, seek no victims to my manes, but rather forgive my destroyers; and if you remember them at all, let it be in prayers for the enlightening of their minds, and for their eternal welfare!"

The scout hesitated, and appeared to muse deeply.

"There is a principle in that," he said, "different from the law of the woods! and yet it is fair and noble to reflect upon!" Then, heaving a heavy sigh, probably