In This Time The Enemy Began To

In This Time The Enemy Began To Undermine Our Fort, Which Was Situated Sixty Yards From Kentucky River.

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.

We Were Then In A Dangerous, Helpless Situation, Exposed Daily To Perils And Death Amongst Savages And Wild Beasts, Not A White Man In The Country But Ourselves.

I Was Never Lost In The Woods In My Whole Life, Though Once I Was Confused For Three Days.

Curiosity Is Natural To The Soul Of Man And Interesting Objects Have A Powerful Influence On Our Affections. Let These Influencing Powers Actuate, By The Permission Or Disposal Of Providence, From Selfish Or Social Views, Yet In Time The Mysterious Will Of Heaven Is Unfolded, And We Behold Our Conduct, From Whatever Motives Excited, Operating To Answer The Important Designs Of Heaven.