Status Updates From Savage Wilderness

...In his sorry state, he did not notice the sound of running feet approaching him. Only when the Indian adorned in bright red war paint let out a piercing screech did Ian look up.
...Ian raised his musket up over his head just as the savage was bringing down his hatchet. As the blade of the hatchet bit into the stock of the weapon..., Ian let go with both hands, jumped back and to one side...

Excellent story so far of early America, during the French & Indian war against the British. Pre-Independence. It’s pretty broad, and covers multiple viewpoints from a French officer, a British officer and a colonial soldier.