Directly they know that we are lurking in their vicinity, they will come out in great numbers against us." Rogers' face was set and stern.
"We will give them a warm welcome when they do!" he said.

"Meantime we will lose no time.

Light up the fires and dry the ammunition which has become wet.

The horses must be sacrificed and the sledges burned.

As for the men, we must keep them till the last minute.
When we go, they can go back to their fort.