Bounding forward, the men came upon the Shawnees at a full run, Captain Prescott panting and still at their head, vainly endeavoring to keep them in line and to make them aim and fire together.

The missionary and Lieutenant Canfield took in the state of affairs at once.

Niniotan was unhurt, and now came forward, his face as rigid as marble.

Swelled to nearly bursting as was his heart, he endeavored to obey the instructions of his father, and show himself a warrior, by concealing his emotion to those around him.

The man of God instantly ran to the prostrate Huron and his wife, the latter managing to maintain a sitting position with great difficulty.