Boggs' cabin and fetch out two kegs of powder," said Silas.
The young man turned in the direction of the cabin, while Silas and the others ascended the stairs.
"The firing seems to be all on the south side," said Silas, "and is not so heavy as it was." "Yes, as I said, the Indians on the river front are busy with their new plans," answered Sullivan.
"Why does not Clarke return ?" said Silas, after waiting a few moments at the door of the long room.

"We have no time to lose.

I want to divide one keg of that powder among the men." Clarke appeared at the moment.

He was breathing heavily as though he had run up the stairs, or was laboring under a powerful emotion.

His face was gray.
"I could not find any powder!" he exclaimed.