He had died and lived again, and what was past was past.
"I thought," said the woman tremulously--"all night I thought that you----"
The Chief, coming to full consciousness, gave a little cry. His eyes, travelling past hers, had happened on a small and languid youngster curled up at his feet, asleep. The woman drew back--as from an intrusion.
As she watched, the Red Un yawned, stretched and sat up. His eyes met the Chief"s, and between them pa.s.sed such a look of understanding as made for the two one world, one victory!