The white men were cautiously to proceed in the advance, and pour in a deadly fire to kill as many as possible.

The Indians were then, taking advantage of the panic, to rush in with tomahawk and scalping-knife, and finish the scene according to their style of battle, which spared neither women nor children.

It is not pleasant to record such a measure.

They crept along, concealed by the forest, and guided by the sound of pounding, till they caught sight of the camp.

A little to their chagrin they found that it consisted of two peaceful wigwams, where there was a man, a woman, and several children.
The wigwams were also on an island of the river, which could not be approached without boats.