This was the Thirtieth Day of December, 1758. He handed in his commission very soon; and on January 6 he was married. That had not been unexpected. He had been sending out letters to Mrs. Martha Custis, from every camp; and he had been in a great hurry to get back, after the capture of the fort.
The English were growing stronger, the French were growing weaker. The Seven Years War between Great Britain and France lasted about five years longer; France lost not only the Ohio Country but Canada as well; Onontio of the Indians was driven from America.
But in this fighting Robert Hunter and the other Buckskins took no part. They had to wait for a greater war, when Washington again proved his mettle and his wisdom. That, however, was still years ahead; although, said certain people, among them old Lord Fairfax, it was surely coming.
THE END
LIPPINCOTT BOOKS
JOHN T. FARIS’ TRAVEL BOOKS DE LUXE
SEEING THE SUNNY SOUTH
The author gives a truthful and charming description of all the many interesting features of the country through which he passes. Illustrated with a frontispiece in color and 115 halftones from original photographs. 210 Pages. Handsome octavo. $6.00
SEEING THE EASTERN STATES
This volume points out, describes and illustrates all the places of interest in the Eastern States. The author is an indefatigable traveler and searches out the little known, but interesting and historic places, as well as those on the beaten tracks of travel. An altogether surprising and delightful journey through the historic States from Maine to Delaware. A color frontispiece of rare beauty. 91 Halftone illustrations. 300 Pages. Handsomely bound. $5.00