Morning found the settlers, with the exception of Col.

Zane, his brother Jonathan, the negro Sam, and Martin Wetzel, all within the Fort.Col.Zane had determined, long before, that in the event of another siege, he would use his house as an outpost.

Twice it had been destroyed by fire at the hands of the Indians.

Therefore, surrounding himself by these men, who were all expert marksmen, Col.
Zane resolved to protect his property and at the same time render valuable aid to the Fort.
Early that morning a pirogue loaded with cannon balls, from Ft.

Pitt and bound for Louisville, had arrived and Captain Sullivan, with his crew of three men, had demanded admittance.