CHAPTER XIII.

Morning found the settlers, with the exception of Col. Zane, his brother Jonathan, the negro Sam, and Martin Wetzel, all within the Fort. Col. Zane had determined, long before, that in the event of another siege, he would use his house as an outpost. Twice it had been destroyed by fire at the hands of the Indians. Therefore, surrounding himself by these men, who were all expert marksmen, Col. Zane resolved to protect his property and at the same time render valuable aid to the Fort.

Early that morning a pirogue loaded with cannon balls, from Ft. Pitt and bound for Louisville, had arrived and Captain Sullivan, with his crew of three men, had demanded admittance. In the absence of Capt. Boggs and Major McColloch, both of whom had been dispatched for reinforcements, Col. Zane had placed his brother Silas in command of the Fort. Sullivan informed Silas that he and his men had been fired on by Indians and that they sought the protection of the Fort. The services of himself and men, which he volunteered, were gratefully accepted.

All told, the little force in the block-house did not exceed forty-two, and that counting the boys and the women who could handle rifles. The few preparations had been completed and now the settlers were awaiting the appearance of the enemy. Few words were spoken. The children were secured where they would be out of the way of flying bullets. They were huddled together silent and frightened; pale-faced but resolute women passed up and down the length of the block-house; some carried buckets of water and baskets of food; others were tearing bandages; grim-faced men peered from the portholes; all were listening for the war-cry.

Answer the following questions:
1. How many were in the fort?
2. Were they all men?
3. What were they doing?
4. Which were whom?
5. Who was in charge of the fort?
6. Who arrived that day?
7. How many were with him?
8. Where were they from?
9. What were they carrying?
10. Where were they taking them?
11. What did they want from the fort?
12. Why?
13. From whom?
14. Who was missing from there?
15. Where were they?
16. Who is Silas' brother?
17. Where was he?
18. Was he alone?
19. How many were with him?
20. Could they all shoot?

Numbered answers:
1. forty-two
2. no
3. Awaiting the appearance of the enemy.
4. Indians
5. Silas
6. Captain Sullivan, with his crew
7. three
8. Ft. Pitt
9. a pirogue loaded with cannon balls
10. Louisville
11. admittance
12. they sought protection
13. Indians
14. Capt. Boggs and Major McColloch
15. dispatched for reinforcements
16. Col. Zane
17. at his property
18. no
19. Three
20. yes