What remained was measured with a nice reference to their absolute wants on the return march to Prince George.

Under these suggestions of prudence the retreat was begun.

It was conducted with admirable regularity.

The Cherokees, meanwhile, hung upon the retiring footsteps of the invaders, annoying them to the utmost of their power.

Sixty miles of mountainous country were traversed in this manner, and under various hardships, with a skill and intrepidity which confer the highest credit upon the English captain.