The Adventures of Robert Rogers…October 1759
Episode 5.....
The camp broke early the next morning, before day break, with the Rangers getting an early start on their mission.
As they advanced quickly on foot, the harsh weather persisted and a heavy snow blanketed the ground. Travel was slow and tedious at best, but these men moved as quietly and as rapidly as possible in their full winter gear. The terrain was densely wooded and extended vision was limited, moving forward was a physical chore in these harsh conditions.
The adventurers pushed on toward their destination, knowing that an engagement was close at hand. Surprise would be the key element now and the Rangers pushed forward in a confident manner.
Packing only the necessities for a “hit and run” strike, they advanced closer to the area where their sources said they would find the Indians.
Two of the advanced scouts, seeing fresh signs on the ground, motioned for the men to get ready, he knew they were close, very close Everybody checked that their load was primed and dry.
Suddenly, seeing his hunted prey in the clearing in front of them, the scout halted his group with another hand signal, knowingly, the Rangers quitely fanned out around their enemy.
