Yes, they are warriors, all warriors, there is no jingle of metal such as the French have on their coats or belts, and they are going to take a look at our position.

They are about to pass now to our right.

I also hear steps, but farther away, on our left, and I think they are those of Frenchmen." "Likely De Courcelles and Jumonville wanting also to look us over," said Willet.
"There is another and larger force coming directly toward us," continued the Onondaga, "and I think it includes both French and warriors.

This may be the attack and perhaps it would be better for us to fall back." They withdrew a little, but remained among the stumps, though hidden carefully.

Robert himself could now hear the advance of the large force in front of them, and he wondered what could be St.Luc's plan of battle.