We want to reach Crown Point, and make a plan of the works for our brave Commander Winslow.

We were a part of the way on our route, when we fell in with Indians conveying provisions to the French on these sledges.

We took them from them and dispersed the crew; but they must have scattered and got help, and they set upon us, as you have seen.

Now that we have three wounded and two somewhat bruised and shaken, I am thinking it would be better to send them back, with a few sound men as escort--for the provisions will be welcome at the fort, which is not too well victualled--whilst the rest of us push on, and see if we can accomplish our errand.

Now that we are thus reinforced, we shall be strong enough to do this." The eyes of Stark and Fritz sparkled at the prospect.
"We will go with you," they cried.