CHAPTER XII.
THE CUMBERLAND SETTLEMENTS TO THE CLOSE OF THE REVOLUTION, 1781-1783.
Robertson passed unharmed through the wilderness to Kentucky.

There he procured plenty of powder, and without delay set out on his return journey to the Cumberland.

As before, he travelled alone through the frozen woods, trusting solely to his own sharp senses for his safety.
Attack on Freeland's.
In the evening of January 15, 1781, he reached Freeland's station, and was joyfully received by the inmates.

They supped late, and then sat up for some time, talking over many matters.

When they went to bed all were tired, and neglected to take the usual precautions against surprise; moreover, at that season they did not fear molestation.