But General Johnson and the Provincial officers already knew how to deal with their wily foes.

They had taken leaves from the unwritten book of Indian tactics; their men fought from behind trees and logs, as the savages fought, and in this manner turned the tables upon the French commanders.
"It was owing to the pride and ignorance of that great general that came from England," said an Indian chieftain, alluding to the terrible defeat of Braddock.

"He looked upon the Indians as dogs, and would never take their advice, and that is the reason many of our warriors left him.

We are ready again to take up the hatchet with you against the French; but let us unite our strength.

You are numerous, and all the English governors along your seashore can raise men enough.