The Silver-man has returned to his home north of the river; but 't is all that we who are friendly to him can do to keep these warriors from attacking even there.

'T is the Indians from far away that make the trouble; and these grow more numerous and powerful each day.

We keep a guard at the house to save the Silver-man and his family; and were more whites to seek refuge there, we should lose all control.

There is still safety at the mouth of the Saint Joseph River, and 't is there you must go.

The venture must be made to-night, and by water.