There was something terrible in the brightness of the fire that was streaming from the thickets as the daylight failed.

It seemed as though the very forest was in flames; and the crack of musketry was almost unceasing.
"They are calling upon us to surrender," said Fritz, hastening back with his tale.

"The French are calling upon Rogers by name, begging him to trust to their honour and clemency, and promising the best of treatment if he and his brave men will surrender.

They are calling out that it is a pity so many bold men should perish like brute beasts.

But Rogers stands like a rock, and replies by volley after volley.