A saw mill could not be here for any other purpose.

But if we had not come it would be destroyed or captured before night by St.Luc." "Come on, lads, and we'll soon be among 'em," said Willet.
From the crest of a hill they looked down upon a scene of great activity.

The sun was scarcely risen but more than fifty men were at work on the forest with axes, and, at the very edge of the water, a saw mill was in active operation.

Along the shore, where as many more toiled, were boats finished and others in all stages of progress.
Soldiers in uniform, rifles on shoulder, walked about.
It was a pleasant sight, refreshing to the eyes of Robert and Grosvenor.

Here were many men of their own race, and here were many activities, telling of great energy in the war.