But still there is a certain degree of civilization in which the monotony of life is relieved by such adventures.
When they reached the other side they built large fires, and warmed and dried themselves.

They were in search of a few fugitive Indian warriors, who, fleeing from Pensacola, had scattered themselves over a wilderness many hundred square miles in extent.

This pursuit of them, by a thousand soldiers, seems now very foolish.

But it is hardly safe for us, seated by our quiet firesides, and with but a limited knowledge of the circumstances, to pass judgment upon the measure.
The exploring party consisted, as we have mentioned, of nearly two hundred Indians, and sixteen white men.

They advanced very cautiously.
Two scouts were kept some distance in the advance, two on the side nearest the river, and five on their right.