But when the same thing was reported by Major Gibson, why then it was all true as preaching, and the Colonel believed it every word." There was indeed cause for alarm.

Many of the Indian chiefs displayed military ability of a very high order.

Our officers were frequently outgeneralled by their savage antagonists.

This was so signally the case that the Indians frequently amused themselves in laughing to scorn the folly of the white men.

Every able-bodied man was called to work in throwing up breastworks.