Still there were traits of heroism which marked his character.
On the return march, a half-starved soldier came to Jackson with a piteous story of his famished condition.

Jackson drew from his pocket a handful of acorns, and presenting a portion to the man, said: "This is all the fare I have.

I will share it with you." Beneath one of the houses was found quite a large cellar, well stored with potatoes.

These were eagerly seized.

All the other stores of the Indians the insatiable flames had consumed.