The fact, then, that the most successful leader was in the hands of their enemies had spread universal grief and consternation.

After learning all the particulars they desired, the party rejoined their friends in the forest.

The greatest difficulty existed from the fact that it would be impossible for the rescuing party to carry either muskets or their long scythes.

Some twenty revolvers had fallen into their hands in the two fights, and with these the officers had all armed themselves.

A certain portion of the men cut long sticks, like ox-goads, made to fit the bayonets; others fitted short handles to their scythes, while others carried short heavy sticks, to which again bayonets were fitted.