The Indians comprehended the state of things and sagaciously resolved to make a simultaneous charge, before the trappers should have opportunity to replenish their powder-horns and bullet-pouches.
There was a distance of many rods between the two contending parties.

The ground was mainly level, and there was no underbrush to intercept the view.

The trappers saw and understood the movement for the charge.

Every man was prepared, with his loaded rifle and revolver.

On came the Indians, dodging, as they could, from tree to tree, but with an impetuosity of onset which excited the admiration of their opponents.