A few minutes sufficed to enable this quick
witted girl to manage the instrument for herself, and she directed
it at every prominent object that struck her fancy. Finding
a rest in one of the windows, she and the Delaware first surveyed
the lake; then the shores, the hills, and, finally, the castle
attracted their attention. After a long steady gaze at the latter,
Hist took away her eye, and spoke to her lover in a low, earnest
manner. Chingachgook immediately placed his eye to the glass, and
his look even exceeded that of his betrothed in length and intensity.
Again they spoke together, confidentially, appearing to compare
opinions, after which the glass was laid aside, and the young
warrior quitted the cabin to join Hutter and Hurry.
The Ark was slowly but steadily advancing, and the castle was
materially within half a mile, when Chingachgook joined the two
white men in the stern of the scow. His manner was calm, but it
was evident to the others, who were familiar with the habits of the
Indians, that he had something to communicate. Hurry was generally
prompt to speak and, according to custom, he took the lead on this
occasion.
"Out with it, red-skin," he cried, in his usual rough manner.
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