The Mingo Red Indians were resting in the clearing. For a moment
they were deeply shocked. Then ___1___
a terrible cry they sprang to attack. Just then ___2___
even louder voice was heard ___3___
all the Mingos stopped and turned back to look behind them.
Their eyes were filled with wonder and fear to ___4___
about 60 English soldiers dressed in bright red uniforms
steadily ___5___ towards
them. At first the Mingos did not ___6___
what to do. They were in a terrible position; on three sides ___7___
water and on the fourth, the advancing soldiers. The warriors
___8___ for their rifles as
the soldiers charged.
It is not ___9___ to
describe what followed for the air was filled with clouds of
smoke from the guns. There was ___10___
shouting and screaming with people running in all directions. |