But, says Johnson, with equal truth and terseness, "that distrust of their own immediate commanders which militia are too apt to be affected with, never produced an emotion where Marion and Pickens commanded."* The history of American warfare shows conclusively that, under the right leaders, the American militia are as cool in moments of danger as the best drilled soldiery in the universe.

But they have been a thousand times disgraced by imbecile and vainglorious pretenders.
* History of Greene, p.

225, vol.2 .-- Marion was admirably supported by his followers.

Several officers of the brigade were distinguished men.

Of Major John James we have already seen something.