Another hundred yards, and the boats were beyond any danger, save from a chance shot.

The Indians still continued firing, and several of their shots struck the boats, one of the rowers being hit on the shoulder.
"Lay in your rifles, and man the other two oars in each boat," Rogers said.

"The French are launching some of their bateaux, but we have got a fair start, and they won't overtake us before we reach the opposite point.

They are fresher than we are, but soldiers are no good rowing; besides, they are sure to crowd the boats so that they won't have a chance." Five or six boats, each crowded with men, started in pursuit, but they were fully half a mile behind when the two English boats reached the shore.
"Now it is our turn," Rogers said, as the men, leaping ashore, took their places behind trees.

As soon as the French boats came within range, a steady fire was opened upon them.