In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was situated sixty yards from Kentucky River.
In such a diversity it was impossible I should be disposed to melancholy.
All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.
Soon after, I returned home to my family, with a determination to bring them as soon as possible to live in Kentucky, which I esteemed a second paradise, at the risk of my life and fortune.
During our travels, the Indians entertained me well; and their affection for me was so great, that they utterly refused to leave me there with the others, although the Governor offered them one hundred pounds sterling for me, on purpose to give me a parole to go home.
A zeal for the defence of their country led these heroes to the scene of action, though with a few men to attack a powerful army of experienced warriors.
