7/48 If you surrender I will give you the best protection King George affords," shouted the officer. Your men will be massacred and your women given to the Indians," said Girty. "We remember Crawford, you white traitor, and we are not going to give up to be butchered. Come on with your red-jackets and your red-devils. We are ready." "We have captured and killed the messenger you sent out, and now all hope of succor must be abandoned. |