Matt looks behind himself for the source of the strange noises. When he faces front again, two young Native Americans block his path. They hold weapons (a tomahawk and a bow and arrow) and do not speak. Matt shuts his eyes but hears Hooter. Tony is there as well, and they catch Matt up: Adam Hibbs and his injury, a collision on the river with ice, their rescue by troops on another boat, the revelation that Adam Hibbs is the grandson of the Adam lost on the lake, their discovery of the rowboat, and the capture of Katie and Q by Hessians.

Tony and Hoot reveal that Native Americans captured them, made a fire, and gave Tony and Hoot food. Matt says “authoritatively” that they must find and save Katie and Q, though he doesn’t yet know how they will accomplish this.

Matt, who spent much time overnight fearing the Hessians, now fears he won’t be able to find them. He thinks that the Native American boys probably know where the Hessians are. He tries communicating with the Native Americans. He mimes “red hair” by holding red berries near his head. The two Native Americans understand, but also show their fear of the Hessians.