But what availed courage and devotion against numbers?
The stockade was at length carried, and, after it, the house, which was instantly given to the flames.
A horrible carnage ensued amongst those who, unable to fly, were left to the besiegers’ fury.
The worst passions were displayed in their worst forms, and helplessness pleaded in vain to hearts steeled with revenge.
The moon’s rays lighted up a fearful scene.
Corpses of Indians and settlers, with their wives and children strewed the ground of the enclosure!
The glare of the burning house added to the horror of the sight.
Some few of the colonists fled across the country, pursued by their relentless foes.
Though a small number escaped with life, many perished in their flight.
With revengeful cries the Indians sought for Elias Rody, but failed to find him.