They have more guns than we can count.

They will trample Montcalm and his soldiers under their feet.

So, according to our custom, Tandakora and his warriors would go away into the forest, until the British and the Bostonnais scatter, unable to find us.

Then, when they are not looking, we will strike them and take many scalps." Tandakora spoke in his most impressive manner, and, when he ceased, his eyes met St.Luc's defiantly.

Again the blood of the Chevalier burned with wrath, but as before he restrained himself, and his smooth voice gave no hint of anger as he replied: "Odds are of no avail against Montcalm.