It was probably the first time cannon were ever heard in those woods, and the reports came back in many echoes.

Boughs and twigs rained down.
"It is a great sound," said Tayoga admiringly, "and the warriors who are trying to plant an ambush will not like it." "But you'll remember Braddock's fate," said Robert.

"The cannon didn't do much then." "But this is different, Dagaeoga.

Open Eyes has his eyes open.

He is merely using the cannon as a cover for his advance.