Both the English and the English Colonials have the power to survive defeat.

Can the French and the Canadians do as well ?" Langlade could not be shaken in his faith.

He saw nothing but the most brilliant victories, and not only did he boast of French power, but he gloried even more in the strength of the Indian hordes, that had come and that were coming in ever increasing numbers to the help of France.
Only the Hodenosaunee stood aloof from Quebec, and he believed the Great League even yet would be brought over to his side.
Robert argued with the Owl, but he made no impression upon him.
Meanwhile they continued to march north by west..