“So let it be,” responded Carl.
“Have you seen Wampset?”
“Yes. Before nightfall he will be here with a hundred men.”
“Well done. The English power shall be swept from this river; our enemies shall be—where?”
“It matters little so that they cumber the earth no more. It is time Wampset were here.”
“You are sure he will keep his appointment?”
“The promise of an Indian is sure. He will keep his word.”
“Did you look over the block-house and note the entrances?”
“Yes. There are eighteen men in all, now that this spy and Barlow are here; the whole is under the command of William Holmes; his second in command is his brother, who is away in Boston.”