They will be backed up by the rifles.

You will see." The soldiers approached the creek cautiously, and, when the first ranks were in the water, the cannon raked the woods ahead to right and left, and to left and right.

The best of the riflemen were also pushed forward, and, when the warriors opened fire, they were quickly driven away.

Then the whole force, carrying the cannon with them, crossed, and stood in triumph on the other side.
"Did I not tell you that Open Eyes knew what he was doing ?" said Tayoga.
"It seems that he does," Robert replied, "but we haven't yet arrived at Colden's station.

An attack in force is sure to come." "Dagaeoga speaks truth.