They can ambush us out there, an' surround us." Mr.Ware added his cautious words to those of Ross, in whom he had great confidence.

He believed it better to let the savage army go.

Discouraged by its defeat before the palisades of Wareville it would withdraw beyond the Ohio, and, under any circumstances, a pursuit with greatly inferior numbers, would be most dangerous.
These were grave words, but they fell on ears that did not wish to listen.

They were an impulsive people and a generous chord in their natures was touched, the desire to defend those weaker than themselves.
A good-hearted but hot-headed man named Clinton made a fiery speech.

He said that now was the time to strike a crushing blow at the Indian power, and he thought all brave men would take advantage of it.
That expression "brave men" settled the question; no one could afford to be considered aught else, and a little army poured forth from Wareville, Mr.Ware nominally in command, and Henry, Paul, Ross, Sol, and all the others there.