His house is across the river, a little to the east of the Fort; it can easily be seen from the summit of the stockade.

But we have had no direct communication for several days; the orders have been very strict since the gates were closed.

It is not safe for our soldiers to venture outside except in force, and neither Kinzie nor any of his family have lately visited us.

Doubtless they feel that to do so might arouse the suspicion of their Indian friends." "But are you sure they are there, and safe?
And do you believe the one I seek will be found with them ?" "Smoke rises from the chimney, as usual, and there was a light burning there last evening.

We do not know certainly that your friend is there, but think such is the case, as she was extremely friendly with a young French girl in their employ named Josette La Framboise." I sat in silence for some time, thinking, and neglectful of the conversation being carried on around me by the others, until we were called to supper by the soldier who officiated as steward for the officers' mess.