"The settlements in Kentucky have already driven back some formidable forays, and they grow stronger every day." "Forays of savages only.

What could they do if a force of white men, a powerful force, armed with cannon came ?" "But will they come ?" asked Henry pointedly.
"Ah, I see you are clever," said Alvarez, still smiling.

"You and the other youth, Cotter, are educated, and you must realize the truth of what I say.

Yes, that force will come.

Your Eastern colonies are about to be defeated by the King of England.