This, for the time being, is the enemy's country, yet I think our leaders will not be willing to withdraw.

Daganoweda, I know, will want to push the battle and to attack on the island." The Onondaga's surmise was correct.

The triumph of the rangers and the Mohawks, although not complete, was large, as at least one-third of St.
Luc's force was slain, and the three leaders alike were eager to make it yet larger, having in mind that in some way they could yet reach the French and Indian force on the island.

So they built their own fires on the slope and the Mohawks began to sing songs of triumph, knowing that they would infuriate the foe, and perhaps tempt him to some deed of rashness.
"Did you see anything of Tandakora ?" asked Robert of Tayoga.

"I know it's no crime to wish that he fell." "No, it's no crime, Dagaeoga," replied the Onondaga soberly, "and my wish is the same as yours, but this time we cannot have it.