The swamp had been but little obstacle to them.
Henry and his comrades gave the alarm at once.

As many as possible were called off immediately from the main body, but they were not numerous enough to have any effect.

The Indians came through the swamp in hundreds and hundreds, and, as they uttered their triumphant yell, poured a terrible fire into the Wyoming left flank.

The defenders were forced to give ground, and the English and Tories came on again.
The fire was now deadly and of great volume.

The air was filled with the flashing of the rifles.