[Footnote: De Haas.] After any Indian stroke the men of the neighborhood would gather under their local militia officers, and, unless the Indians had too long a start, would endeavor to overtake them, and either avenge the slain or rescue the prisoners.

In the more exposed settlements bands of rangers were kept continually patrolling the woods.

Every man of note in the Cumberland country took part in this duty.

In Kentucky the county lieutenants and their subordinates were always on the lookout.

Logan paid especial heed to the protection of the immigrants who came in over the Wilderness Road.