We're not to be shaken by mere noise." "When they find that out, as they soon will," said Robert, "they'll make an attack.

Some French officers and troops must be with them.
Perhaps Jumonville came in the night to lead them." He and Tayoga then went a short distance into the forest ahead of the scouts, and Tayoga saw ample evidence that the French were present with the Indians.
"You are right in your surmise that Jumonville came in the night," he said.

"He wore boots, and here are the imprints of his heels.

I think he is not far away now.

Watch well, Dagaeoga, while I lie on the earth and listen." Ear to the ground, the Onondaga announced that he could hear men on both sides of them moving.
"There is the light step of the warriors," he said, "and also the heavier tread of the French.