With this homely but sincere expression of his desires, the backwoodsman ceased to think of the deadly danger lately threatening himself.
Chapter Twenty Five.
Preparing for the Attack.
The Indians had, at length, determined upon making an attack upon Elias Rody’s stronghold.
The governor had got wind of their intention through a spy, a slave belonging to the tribe, who had turned informer through his seductive offers.
A meeting of the settlers within the stockade was at once called.
“Fellow citizens,” said Rody, addressing them, “I have received some information that our enemies have resolved upon attacking us. It is my duty to tell you this in order that every man may be prepared to defend himself and his family. One thing I would have you remember; this war will be one of extermination; therefore be careful not to waste a bullet. Let every pull upon your trigger send an Indian to his long account. Let the cry be ‘no quarter!’”
“Perhaps that’ll be their motto too,” remarked a voice in the crowd.