We'll have to send messengers." "Who are they to be ?" asked Colden.
"Robert and Tayoga are most fit.

You have plenty of boats.

They can take a light one and leave at once, while the fog holds." Colden agreed.

Young Lennox and the Onondaga were more than willing, and, in a half hour, everything was ready for the start.

A strong canoe with paddles for two was chosen and they put in it their rifles, plenty of ammunition and some food.
"A year from now, if the war is still going on, I'll be going with you on such errands," said Grosvenor confidently.
"Red Coat speaks the truth.