As he finished speaking Joseph approached. He hurried along as if he had some important news to communicate.
“What is it, Joe?” inquired Robert as his brother drew near.
“We’re going to Fort Winnebago,” Joseph announced.
“To Fort Winnebago?” exclaimed John Mason. “Why are we going there?”
“To get supplies.”
“Who is going?” demanded Robert, his spirits immediately reviving at the prospect of an expedition.
“Our brigade and General Alexander’s, and Dodge’s squadron.”
“When do we start?”
“In an hour.”
“Good,” exclaimed Robert. “How about Deerfoot? Is he going with us?”