The Indians compelled the two white men to show them the location of their camp, took possession of all it contained in skins and furs and also helped themselves to the horses.

They left the explorers with just enough meat and ammunition to provide for their journey homeward, and told them to depart and not to intrude again on the red men's hunting grounds.

Having given this pointed warning, the Shawanoes rode on northward towards their towns beyond the Ohio.

On foot, swiftly and craftily, Boone and his brother-in-law trailed the band for two days.

They came upon the camp in dead of night, recaptured their horses, and fled.