"One that I know of was killed, and it is likely that one or two more were.

Then I'm gone.
Not more than six or seven can be left, but they are the best men in all these woods.

Twice their number of Indians cannot whip them." Paul said the last words proudly, and then he added: "Henry and Ross and Shif'less Sol will come for me.

They'll be sure to do it.

And they'll rescue you, too." Braxton Wyatt looked thoughtful.
"I think you're right," he said; "but it'll be a very risky thing for them, especially if the Shawnees expect it.