In the decline of the day, near Kentucky river, as we ascended the brow of a small hill, a number of Indians rushed out of a thick cane-brake upon us, and made us prisoners.

I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences.

Most of the memorable events I have myself been exercised in; and, for the satisfaction of the public, will briefly relate the circumstances of my adventures, and scenes of life, from my first movement to this country until this day.

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

I've opened the way for others to make fortunes, but a fortune for myself was not what I was after.

I wouldn't give a tinker's damn for a man who isn't sometimes afraid. Fear's the spice that makes it interesting to go ahead.

No, I never did get lost, but I was bewildered for three days once.