Gentlemen of the block house, we are but twelve, and they may beat us back, in which case those that are left of us will fight it out with you here.

Watch for us, therefore, and have a sally party ready.

Forward, men!" "One moment, Captain Percy," said Rolfe.

"Chanco, where's the Emperor ?" "Five suns ago he was with the priests at Uttamussac," answered the Indian.

"Yesterday, at the full sun power, he was in the lodge of the werowance of the Chickahominies.