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He could not let himself believe that his nephew was dead . `` All right , father ; I 'll take whatever you say , '' answered Dave , and soon he and White Buffalo had all the articles mentioned . Each went armed with his rifle and hunting knife , and the Indian carried his hatchet as well . `` Do not remain away later than to-morrow noon , '' said James Morris , when they were ready to leave . `` If you are not back by that time I shall fear that something has happened to you also . '' `` Do n't fear for me so long as I am with White Buffalo , '' replied Dave ; and this speech pleased the Indian chief very much . `` Do n't you try to go down to the stream by way of the hill , '' cautioned Sam Barringford .