But to kill men in their beds--" "We must do as we are bid," answered another voice.
"If there is any thing wrong, our officers must answer for it." John Macdonald was so uneasy that, soon after midnight, he went to Glenlyon's quarters.

Glenlyon and his men were all up, and seemed to be getting their arms ready for action.

John, much alarmed, asked what these preparations meant.

Glenlyon was profuse of friendly assurances.

"Some of Glengarry's people have been harrying the country.