[Footnote: Do., April 25, 1778.] Boon Escapes and Makes a Foray.
In June a large war party gathered at Chillicothe to march against Boonsborough, and Boon determined to escape at all hazards, so that he might warn his mends.

One morning before sunrise he eluded the vigilance of his Indian companions and started straight through the woods for his home where he arrived in four days, having had but one meal during the whole journey of a hundred and sixty miles.

[Footnote: Boon's Narrative.] On reaching Boonsborough he at once set about putting the fort in good condition; and being tried by court-martial for the capture at the Blue Licks, he was not only acquitted but was raised to the rank of major.
His escape had probably disconcerted the Indian war party, for no immediate attack was made on the fort.

After waiting until August he got tired of the inaction, and made a foray into the Indian country himself with nineteen men, defeating a small party of his foes on the Sciota.

At the same time he learned that the main body of the Miamis had at last marched against Boonsborough.