Such a deed
as this could never be forgotten, either by the recipient or those of
his tribe to whom it became known.
During the narrative the Huron stood with arms folded, and as
insensible to the praises of Heigon as if he had not uttered a syllable
since the advent of his companions. He who appeared to be the leading
warrior now asked:
"Whither does my brother Huron wish to go?"
"To the Shawnee village on the shore of the Miami."
"We journey thither, and will take our brother with us."
"Oonomoo goes as the enemy of the Shawnees. He goes to save a
pale-faced maiden who has fallen into their hands. My Miami brothers
go as the friends of the Shawnees."
"They go as the friends of Oonomoo, who saved one of their warriors,
and they will carry him in their canoe."
"The feet of Oonomoo are like the deer's, and his eyes are as the
eagle's. He can see his path at night in the wood, and can journey
from the rising until the setting sun without becoming weary."
"We know our brother is brave and fleet of foot. His Miami friends
will carry him far upon his journey, and when he wishes to go through
the woods, they will leave him upon the shore."
Oonomoo could not decline this kind offer. Simply to show in a small
degree their friendship for him, the Miamis insisted upon carrying him
in their canoe as far as he wished, landing him upon the bank whenever
it was his desire that they should do so.
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