I was perfectly wide awake--as much so as I am at this moment.

I am not superstitious.

I have never believed in ghosts or witches, but nothing can ever persuade me that this was not a warning sent from God, to prepare me for my brother's death." And those who knew her rational good sense--her freedom from fancies or fears, and the calm self-possession that never deserted her under the most trying circumstances--would almost be won to view the matter in the light she did.
* * * * * The order for the evacuation of Port Dearborn, and the removal of the troops to Fort Howard (Green Bay), had now been received.

The family circle was to be broken up.

Our mother, our sister Mrs.Helm, and her little son, were to return with us to Fort Winnebago; the other members of the family, except Robert, were to move with the command to Green Bay.
The schooner Napoleon was to be sent from Detroit to convey the troops with their goods and chattels to their destined post.