Scarcely had he spoken when several horsemen appeared galloping towards us, their countenances as they came near exhibiting the utmost terror. They were passing on, when Uncle Donald shouted out, "Hi! where are you going?  What has happened?"  On hearing the question, one of the men replied, "The Indians have surprised us.  They have killed most of our people, set fire to our houses, and carried off the women and children."