Fort Frederick at the mouth of the river had been surrounded by blood-thirsty savages, who had threatened them with fire and murder if they did not abandon the place.

In this distracting situation Captain Godfrey held a council of war within himself, and finally decided, come what might, evil or good, he would push on to his destination.
He wondered how the Indian knew he was bound for Grimross.

It occurred to him that perhaps the savage was trying to find out where he intended to land, and there be on hand to murder all on board and seize the sloop and cargo.

He thought, "if the Indian is sincere in warning us, what interest has he in doing so?
What could he expect in return for his kind act ?" These and many similar thoughts rushed quickly through the agitated brain of the Captain.

The Indian stood silent and motionless for a moment, then returned to his canoe and paddled toward the shore.
The eyes of Captain Godfrey followed the Red man to the shore and watched him until he disappeared among the trees on the river bank.