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`` And who is that boy in the Indian dress ? '' inquired Martin . `` If you put one question at a time , young gentlemen , I 'll tell you how it all happened , '' said Sandy . `` But if you have no objection , we 'll go into the fort and have some supper first ; for as we have pushed on to get here before nightfall , we have had no opportunity of satisfying our hunger since noon . '' The horses of the party being taken by the other men , we entered the fort together , Martin regarding the young stranger with a look of curiosity . He appeared to be somewhat abashed at finding himself among so many white people , though it was very evident from his features and complexion that he was himself a white . Martin , who was always kind-hearted , seeing the unwillingness of the boy to advance , went towards him , and taking his hand said , `` Come along ; we want to hear all about you . ''