"I think that's a fleet of Indian canoes." "It's what I expected," said Tayoga.

"The French and their allies had complete control of Andiatarocte until we appeared, and it is likely, when the storm began to die, Sharp Sword sent for the aid that is now coming." The canoes soon showed clear outlines in the intense sunlight, and, as well as Rogers could judge through his glasses, they brought about fifty men, ten of whom were Frenchmen.

But there were no long boats, a fact at which they all rejoiced, as in a naval battle the canoes would be at a great disadvantage opposed to the heavier craft.
"When do you think it best to make the attack ?" Willet asked the leader of the rangers.
"Within an hour," replied Rogers.

"If we had been in condition we might have gone at them before their help came, but it was wise to let the men rest a little after last night's struggle." "And it will be better for our purpose to beat two forces instead of one." "So it will, and that's the right spirit, Dave.

You can always be depended upon to take the cheerful view of things.