I, and the
Wyandots who came with me, fought as best we could in the great
battle, and I will slay my enemies when I can. We are warriors,
and we are ready to face each other in battle, but we do not seek
to kill the squaw in the tepee or the papoose in its birch-bark
cradle."
The face of the great chief seemed stirred by some deep emotion,
which impressed Henry all the more because the countenance of
Timmendiquas was usually a mask.
"I believe that you tell the truth," said Henry gravely.
"I and my Wyandots," continued the chief, "followed a trail
through the woods. We found that others, Senecas and Mohawks,
led by Wyatt and Blackstaffe, who are of your race, had gone
before, and when we came up there had just been a battle. The
Mohawks and Senecas had been driven back. It was then we learned
that the trail was made by women and little children, save you
and your comrades who stayed to fight and protect them."
"You speak true words, Timmendiquas," said Henry.
"The Wyandots have remained in the East to fight men, not to kill
squaws and papooses," continued Timmendiquas. "So I say to you,
go on with those who flee across the mountains. Our warriors
shall not pursue you any longer.
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