More were slain or wounded.

The little band of defenders on the high cliff overlooking the lake at last found their corner too hot for them and were compelled to join the main force.

Then the French and Indians in the fleet landed with shouts of triumph and rushed upon the Americans.
Robert caught glimpses of other Frenchmen as he faced the forest.

Once an epaulet showed behind a bush and then a breadth of tanned face which he was sure belonged to De Courcelles.

And so this man who had sought to make him the victim of a deadly trick was here! And perhaps Jumonville also! A furious rage seized him and he sought eagerly for a shot at the epaulet, but it disappeared.