Massive and polished they gleamed in the sun and inspired confidence.
Tayoga went ahead in the forest, but came back soon and reported a low ridge not more than half a mile farther on, a likely place for an attack, which he judged would come there.

It would be made by the united force of the French and Indians and would be severe.
"So be it," said Elihu Strong, whose iron calm nothing disturbed.

"We are ready for the foe, though St.Luc himself should come.

It is true that instead of two cannon we might have had four or even six, or twice as many men, if the Governor and Legislature of Massachusetts had done their full duty, but we'll let that pass.

Will you, Lennox, and you, Tayoga, advance with the scouts and be my eyes ?" Robert appreciated the compliment to the full, and promptly replied in the affirmative for them both.