They took the defensive, and chose a position from which it would be almost impossible to dislodge them.

The trappers awaited the arrival of their comrades, and obtained a fresh supply of ammunition.
The whole united band prepared for a renewal of the battle.

Thus far not one of the trappers had been wounded, excepting Cotton, who was severely bruised by the fall of his horse.
About an half hour elapsed while these movements were taking place with each party.

The trappers all dismounted and then, in a long line, with cheers advanced in Indian fashion, from tree to tree, from rock to rock, every moment drawing nearer to their determined foes.

The great battle, the Waterloo conflict, now commenced.