They don't suppose they are going to take William Henry by blazing a way at it half a mile off!" "Perhaps they are going to make a night attack," James said.

"They will have learned all about the position of our works." "Maybe so," Nat replied; "but I don't think so.

When chaps don't attack at once, when there are four or five to one, I reckon that they ain't likely to attack at all.

They meant to surprise us, and they haven't, and it seems to me as it has taken all the heart out of them." As evening approached, the fire ceased.

At nightfall, strong guards were placed round the entrenchments, and the troops retired to their quarters, ready to turn out at a minute's notice.
About midnight they were called out.