They all broke and ran toward the spot from which the sounds came.

They soon met two of the spies, who told the following not very creditable story, but one highly characteristic of the times.
As they were creeping along through the forest, they found two Indians, who they said were Creeks, out hunting.

As they were approaching each other, it so happened that there was a dense cluster of bushes between them, so that they were within a few feet of meeting before either party was discovered.

The two spies were Choctaws.

They advanced directly to the Indians, and addressed them in the most friendly manner; stating that they had belonged to General Jackson's army, but had escaped, and were on their way home.