History of the Indian Tribes of Hudson's River
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