Hark!" They heard the report of a rifle shot in the forest, then another and another.

Willet joined them and said it was the wish of Rogers that they remain where they were, as a small force was needed at that point to prevent a landing by the Indians.

A fire from the lake would undoubtedly be opened upon their flank, but if the warriors could be kept in their canoes it could not become very deadly.

Black Rifle came also, and he, Willet, Robert, Tayoga and ten of the rangers lying down behind some trees at the edge of the cliff, watched the water.
The Indian fleet hovered a little while out of rifle shot.

Meanwhile the firing in the forest grew.