An Indian known as "Jim", a relative of Curley's who died a few months later in a hunting accident, evaded Curley's vigilance and warned Dr. Williamson of the impending attack. Williamson sent a messenger to Yesler, who informed Gansevoort, and "Decatur's" troops abandoned their breakfast and returned to the positions they had held by night. 52 women and children found refuge on board "Decatur", and others on board the barque "Brontes". The non-combatants of the friendly tribes took to their canoes to get out of the way.