I was guilty of the same rashness, for which I have been lecturing the men on the flank." "I caught a glimpse of the fellow who fired the shot," said Willet.

"I think it was the Canadian, Dubois, whom we saw with St.Luc." "Tayoga saw St.Luc himself on the flank," said Robert, "and so there is no doubt that he is leading the attack.

The fact makes it certain that it will be carried on with persistence." "We shall be here, still besieged, when day comes," said the hunter.
"It's lucky that the cliff protects us on one side." As if to disprove his assertion, all the firing stopped suddenly, and for a long time the forest was silent.

Fortunately they had water in their canteens, and they were able to soothe the thirst of the wounded men.

They talked also of victory, and, knowing that it was only two or three hours until dawn, Captain Colden's spirits rose to great heights.