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There ai n't no saying what redskins may be wandering in the woods in time of war . A thousand nights might pass without one of 'em happening to come upon that fire , but if they did , and we were lying beside it , all the trouble we have taken to slip through their hands would be chucked clean away . No , you can not be too careful in the woods . '' They started early the next morning , and , before noon , arrived at Fort William Henry , where James at once reported , to Colonel Monro , what he had learned of the strength of the French force gathering at Crown Point . `` Thank you , Captain Walsham , '' the commandant said . `` I am greatly indebted to you , for having brought us certain news of what is coming . I will write off at once , and ask for reinforcements .