THE BATTLE IN THE FOREST Henry and Ross after their second scouting expedition reported that the great war band of the Shawnees was retreating slowly, in fact would linger by the way, and might destroy one or two smaller stations recently founded farther north.

Instantly a new impulse flamed up among the pioneers of Wareville.

The feeling of union was strong among all these early settlements, and they believed it their duty to protect their weaker brethren.

They would send hastily to Marlowe the nearest and largest settlement for help, follow on the trail of the warriors and destroy them.

Such a blow, as they might inflict, would spread terror among all the northwestern tribes and save Kentucky from many another raid.
Ross who was present in the council when the eager cry was raised shook his head and looked more than doubtful.
"They outnumber us four or five to one," he said, "an' when we go out in the woods against 'em we give up our advantage, our wooden walls.