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But if it comes to battle see how much better it is that you should be strong and able . '' `` Yes , I concede now , Tayoga , that it was right for us to wait as long as we did . '' The trails grew much more numerous as they advanced . Evidently swarms of warriors were about them and before midday Tayoga halted . `` It will not be wise for us to advance farther , '' he said . `` We must seek some hiding place . '' `` Hark to that ! ''