Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections.

Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place.

I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences.

All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.

Many heroic exploits and chivalrous adventures are related to me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man.

In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was situated sixty yards from Kentucky River.

A zeal for the defence of their country led these heroes to the scene of action, though with a few men to attack a powerful army of experienced warriors.