They're in different bodies now, scattered perhaps for hunting, but they'll reunite before long." "Did you see signs of any white men, Dave ?" asked Robert.
"Yes, French officers and some soldiers are with 'em, but I don't think St.Luc is in the number.

More likely it's De Courcelles and Jumonville, whom we have such good cause to remember." "I hope so, Dave, I'd rather fight against those two than against St.Luc." "So would I, and for several reasons.

St.Luc is a better leader than they are.

They're able, but he's the best of all the French." That afternoon two men who ventured a short distance from Fort Refuge were shot at, and one was wounded slightly, but both were able to regain the little fortress.

Willet slipped out again, and reported the forest swarming with Indians, although there was yet no indication of a preconcerted attack.