Flashes of flame appeared everywhere in the thicket.

Above the crackle of rifles and muskets swelled the long thrilling war cry of the Mohawks, and back in fierce defiance came the yells of the Hurons and Abenakis.
Willet joined Robert and the two, with Tayoga, saw that the soldiers fought well under cover.

The young Philadelphians, in the excitement of battle and of a sudden and triumphant reversal of fortune, were likely to expose themselves rashly, and the advice of the forest veterans was timely.

Captain Colden saw that it was taken, although two more of his men were slain as they advanced and several were wounded.

But the issue was no longer doubtful.