When these two sets of adventurers drew near the castle
they encountered each other, and after communicating their respective
observations, they unhesitatingly approached the building. As had
been expected, it was found empty. The rafts were immediately sent
for a reinforcement to the shore, and two of the savages remained
to profit by their situation. These men succeeded in getting on
the roof, and by removing some of the bark, in entering what might
be termed the garret. Here they were found by their companions.
Hatchets now opened a hole through the squared logs of the upper
floor, through which no less than eight of the most athletic of
the Indians dropped into the rooms beneath. Here they were left,
well supplied with arms and provisions, either to stand a siege, or
to make a sortie, as the case might require. The night was passed
in sleep, as is usual with Indians in a state of inactivity. The
returning day brought them a view of the approach of the Ark
through the loops, the only manner in which light and air were now
admitted, the windows being closed most effectually with plank,
rudely fashioned to fit. As soon as it was ascertained that the two
white men were about to enter by the trap, the chief who directed
the proceedings of the Hurons took his measures accordingly.
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