We took them all prisoners that came out to us in this way." Forty-six warriors, by count, threw down their arms in token of surrender, and ran into one of the large houses.

A band of soldiers pursued them, with the apparent intent of shooting them down.

It was considered rare sport to shoot an Indian.

A woman came to the door, bow and arrow in hand.

Fixing the arrow upon the string, she drew the bow with all the strength of her muscular arm, and let the arrow fly into the midst of the approaching foe.