The third time we meet--and meet we shall--it will be that the Lord has delivered him into my hand.

I will strike, and spare not.

It will be the hour appointed of Heaven!" With the lengthening days and the approach of spring the life of the Rangers became less full of hardship, though not less full of adventure.

Snowshoes and skates were laid aside, and the men started to construct boats and canoes in which they soon began to skim the surface of the lake; scouting here, there, and all over, and bringing back news of the enemy's movements and strength even when no capture of prisoners rewarded their efforts.
Rogers had taken a great liking to John Stark and his followers.

He dubbed Stark his lieutenant, and Fritz and Stark were inseparable companions by this time.