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`` Yes , '' said Peleg , `` that is when they usually roast their meat . I wonder if they are all really gone ? '' The rejoicing at Bryant 's Station was great when it was known that the Indians had departed . Before noon the fighting force of white men was increased to one hundred and sixty-seven . Among those who entered came Daniel Boone , or Colonel Boone as some now called him , since he had received his commission from Colonel Clark . `` What does this mean ? '' demanded Israel when he saw his younger brother Daniel among the men in the assembly , `` What are you doing here ? ''