We found some canoes, &c.

but finding we were above their main body, it was judged prudent to return.

And as every man had to go to his own house for his provision, we could not muster again till the 3d of July.

In the mean time, the enemy had got possession of two forts, one of which we had reason to believe was designed for them, though they burnt them both.

The inhabitants had seven forts for the security of their women and children, extending about ten miles on the river, and too many men would stay in them to take care of them; but after collecting about three hundred of the most spirited of them, including Captain Hewitt's company, I held a council with the officers, who were all agreed that it was best to attack the enemy before they got any farther.