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When this preliminary point
was settled, the young men proceeded to arrange certain means of
defence, and signals of alarm, that were adapted to the weakness and
character of the garrison. Several masses of rock were drawn to the
edge of the upper level, and so placed as to leave it at the
discretion of the feeble Ellen and her associates, to cast them or
not, as they might choose, on the heads of any invaders, who would, of
necessity, be obliged to mount the eminence by the difficult and
narrow passage already so often mentioned. In addition to this
formidable obstruction, the barriers were strengthened and rendered
nearly impassable. Smaller missiles, that might be hurled even by the
hands of the younger children, but which would prove, from the
elevation of the place, exceedingly dangerous, were provided in
profusion. A pile of dried leaves and splinters were placed, as a
beacon, on the upper rock, and then, even in the jealous judgment of
the squatter, the post was deemed competent to maintain a creditable
siege.


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