She had so well instructed her in the mysteries of the faith, and in sentiments of piety, in the praywas much surprised. Eh sister, I asked, why did you not baptise her, since she has the faith like you, and she is Christian in her morals, and she wishes Alas, brother, this happy captive replied, I did not think it was allowed me to die a Christian 1 Baptise her now, yourself, since you consider her worthy, and to baptise, except in danger of death. give her my name. This was the first adult baptism at Onondago we are indebted for it to the piety of a Huron. ers they made in this holy solitude, that I

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GENERAL COUNCIL OF PEACE WITH THE FOUR

IROQUOIS NATIONS,

AND THE SUBSEQUENT RETURN OF FATHER SIMON LE MOINE FROM HIS VOYAGE. [

From the Same. ]

On the 10th day of August, the deputies of the three neighbouring Nations having arrived, after the usual summons of the Chiefs that all should assemble in Ondessonk's cabin, I opened the proceedings (says the Father, continuing his Journal) by public prayer, which I said on my knees and in

a loud voice, all in the Huron tongue.

I invoked the Great Master of heaven and of earth to inspire

us with what should be for his glory and our good of division ;

I cursed all the demons of hell who are spirits prayed the tutelar angels of the whole country to touch the hearts of those who