Kit Carson, as might be supposed, was made the leader.

The others were to guard the property, advance slowly and act as reserve, which could be hurried forward should it become necessary.
As agreed upon, Kit Carson galloped ahead, and the moment his men came in sight of the village, they dashed through it, killing a number of warriors.

The others slowly fell back, fighting as they went, and without showing the least panic.

They received charge after charge of the white men, with the steadiness of veterans.

By and by the eagerness of the trappers reduced their ammunition and their firing became less destructive.