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13 maps. they knew they were on the shores of Wrett Lake, Cal about one mile north east of the emigrant camp. was a small hill coverd with Black sage brush and Juniper trees on that hill Legugyakes and his men were laughing and talking. Joyful for the prospects before them was an easy Victory. one runner has been sent to notify Capt Jacks father that many white people had stoped at Wagakannee this being the name of the place. the emigrants had camped. wagakannu means, at the little canyon, in the Modoc language. Jacks father calld his men togeather and told them that many while people were camped at Wogakannu. Legugyuakes and his men was going to attact them. he was going to help to kill the white people that killed his people. Capt Jack and some other boys were out from the camp playing. he saw the people astir in camp so he run to his fathers lodge. asked his father what was the matter his father told him. the boy caught his father and told him not to go. he cried. and begged for him not to Join legugyakes. let him do the dark deed father he says its a cowards work to sneak up to any one and