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History of the Indian Tribes of Hudson's River

Ruttenber, E.M. History of the Indian Tribes of Hudson's River; their origin, manners and customs; tribal and sub-tribal organizations; wars, treaties, etc., etc. Albany: J. Munsell, 1872. 256 words

world, and

Now you take care of me, and I look to you

as your heel. for protection.

" Brothers

:

and old England. end this quarrel.

am sorry to hear this great quarrel between you It appears that

We never

till

blood must soon be shed to

this day understood the founda

tion of this quarrel between you and the country you came from.

" Brothers

:

Whenever I see your blood running, you will

soon find me about to revenge my brother's blood. Although I am low and very small, I will gripe hold of your enemy's heel, that he cannot run so fast, and so light, as if he had nothing at his heels.

" Brothers

:

You know I am not so wise as you are, there

fore I ask your advice in what I am now going to say. I have been thinking, before you come to action, to take a run to the

westward, and feel the mind of my Indian brethren, the Six whether they are on your Nations, and know how they stand side or for your enemies. try to turn their minds.

If I find they are against you, I will

think they will listen to me, for they have always looked this way for advice, concerning all important

news that comes from the rising of the sun.

If they hearken

to me, you will not be afraid of any danger behind you.

ever their minds are affected you shall soon know by me. I think I