When the sun shone upon these ranks of iron-clad men, they flashed and blazed with a splendor that bedazzled the wild Indians, who had come out of the woods to gaze at them.

The soldiers had long pikes, swords, and muskets, which were fired with matches, and were almost as heavy as a small cannon.
These men had mostly a stern and rigid aspect.

To judge by their looks, you might have supposed that there was as much iron in their hearts, as there was upon their heads and breasts.

They were all devoted Puritans, and of the same temper as those with whom Oliver Cromwell afterwards overthrew the throne of England.

They hated all the relics of Popish superstition as much as Endicott himself; and yet, over their heads, was displayed the banner of the Red Cross.
Endicott was the captain of the company.