warriors for the death Finally, by the nineteenth present I wiped away the tears of all the young Nation. Cat the of their great Chief Annencraos, a short time prisoner with

of

At each present they heaved a powerful ejaculation from the bottom of the chest in testimony a Chief, and walking about I was full two hours making my whole speech, talking like their joy. like an actor on a stage, as is their custom.

who by

them a Mohawk After that they grouped together apart in nations and tribes, calling to Finally they longer. hours good luck was there. They consulted together for the space of two called me among them and seated me in an honorable place. substance of all The Chief who is the tongue of the country, repeats faithfully as orator the

words.

Then all set to singing in token of their gratification

;

my

was told to pray God on my side,

Nation. After these songs he spoke to me in the name of his

He

1.

which I did very willingly. forward for this purpose two thanked Onnontio for his good disposition towards them, and brought large belts of wampum.

He thanked us in the name of the Mohawk Iroquois for having given their Two other belts for that. allies of the Mohegan nation. 2.

,

,

fives to five ot tneir

:

AND DISCOVERY OF THE SALT SPRINGS. 3.

He thanked us in the name of the Seneca Iroquois for having drawn five of their tribe out of Two more belts. Ejaculations from the whole assembly follow each present.