Indian sentinels were sure to be in the forest between them and Oghwaga.

Yet they said nothing to dash this hope.

Henry had already seen enough to know the immense value of enthusiasm, and the little army full of zeal would accomplish much if the chance came.
Besides the young captain, William Gray, there was a lieutenant named Taylor, who had been in the battle at Wyoming, but who had escaped the massacre.

The five had not met him there, but the common share in so great a tragedy proved a tie between them.

Taylor's name was Robert, but all the other officers, and some of the men for that matter, who had known him in childhood called him Bob.