"Now what did you and Tayoga find ?" "Plenty traces of both white men and red," replied the hunter.

"The forests were full of French and Indians.

I think St.Luc with a powerful force is near the north end of Lake George, and the Marquis de Montcalm will soon be at Ticonderoga to meet us." "But we'll sweep him away when our great army comes up from New York." "So we should, lad, but the Marquis is an able general, wily and brave.

He showed his quality at Fort William Henry and we mustn't underrate him, though I am afraid that's what we'll do; besides the forest fights for the defense." "It's not like you to be despondent, Dave," said Robert.
"I'm not, lad.

I've just a feeling that we should be mighty cautious.
Some think the Marquis won't stand when our big army comes, but I do, and I look for a great battle on the shores of either George or Champlain." "And we'll win it," said Robert in sanguine tones.
"That rests on the knees of the gods," said Willet thoughtfully.