With Washington In The West

Synopsis

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1901. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXII BACK TO THE HOMESTEAD--CONCLUSION It was a happy meeting, and for some time Dave could think of but little excepting that his father was restored to him. While the two compared notes upon what had passed, Barringford, White Buffalo, and the other Indian went on guard, to prevent a surprise by any enemy who might be moving toward them. But no one came near them, and an hour later the whole party moved off, toward a trail which White Buffalo was certain would sooner or later, bring them to the encampment of what was left of the English army. It was a sad disaster, said James Morris, after telling his story and after listening to all Dave had to say of himself and those left at the homestead. Barringford told me how General Braddock walked into the trap, which was set with the greatest of care by the French and the Indians. Washington would not have been caught that way, had he led, returned Dave. I suppose this campaign is done for, he added, soberly, More than likely, Dave. The victory will elate the French, and our people will be correspondingly cast down. It will take a good while before anything more is done, I feel certain. And what of the post? As you know, part of it was burnt down during the attack. I heard at the fort that Jean Bevoir was repairing it and had taken possession. Well, such are the fortunes of war, and James Morris sighed deeply. Didn't you save anything, father? Oh, yes, I saved my furs and a good part of the stores. I suspected the attack and sent the things by pack train to Lambert's post. Yesterday I heard, through a soldier, that Lambert sent everything of his own and mine to Winchester. So the loss is not near so great as it might otherwise have been, concluded Mr. Morris. The march through the wildernes...