d.

When morning broke, three forms were recognized lying in the clearing,
but there was no sign of the savages beyond. John, without waiting for
the word, moved toward them, and taking their weapons and searching
their scanty clothing, took something from each, and brought them to the
wagon.

The trophies brought by John were two pocket knives of English or
American manufacture, and other small trinkets, such as any traveler
might carry.

"This is interesting," said the Professor, as he looked over the
articles. "How is it possible they got these articles unless from white
people?"

When Harry and John went to the river for water, the first thing that
caught Harry's eye was an arrow, which he carried back with him to the
wagon and handed to the Professor.

"I think," said he, "there is another body lying over at the edge of the
clearing, the one that John shot at the first attack."

The boys went over, after keeping a careful lookout as they advanced.
They secured his cap and the bow and arrow. When they returned the
Professor looked up, and announced that he had no doubt they had been
attacked by both of the parties.

"Why do you think so?" asked George.

"For several reasons: First, the headdress of the two bands differs, as
you can see by comparing the one you have just brought in, as well as
the peculiar differences shown in the arrows. This is one you found near
the river this morning, and was no doubt dropped by one of them at the
time they attacked us, and it is exactly similar to the one you have
just brought in. You will also notice that the three that were shot in
the last attack have the arrows and headdress different from the
others."

It thus appeared that by force of circumstances they had been thrown
into the paths of these two warring factions, and had become the enemy
of both.

But now something must be done to carry out the determination to rescue
their fellows. How to reach the savages was the problem. They had shown
hostility from the first. It was evident they were far from the usual
habitations of the tribes. They must have their villages farther to the
south and probably west of the present location.

The only course was to go forward, in the hope that friendly relations
might still be established, notwithstanding the unfortunate
circumstances of the night.

During the entire day there was not a sign of either of the parties. The
Professor gave his views by stating that if they w