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Show Page 217 This song is most popular among the folk at James Towne these days. Sir Yeardley is preparing to lead an expedition against the Indians and there is much hustle and bustle in the town. This is not the first campaign against the natives. Soon after the uprising, Treasurer George Sandys led men against the Tappahatonaks, Yeardley against the Weyanokes, Captain William Powell against the Chickahominies, and Captain John West against the Powhatans. But this will be the most important expedition, for unless Sir Yeardley can capture corn from the Indians, there will be much hunger in James Towne this winter. A few crops were planted, but only away from the fort so the growing plants would not give shelter to Indians who were wont to creep upon us. Being so far from the protection of the fort, the ripe crops were easy pickings for the Indians. Yet I have not the heart to fault them. All summer they have been harried and their own crops burned. ******************** The fire cast strange flickering shadows over John's face. Glad I was the Pierces had gone out, leaving us alone, for I thought John looked more bemused than was his wont and he had spoken little since he arrived. He had made no mention of |