After other compliments expressed in a tone animated by love and respect, he produced four large belts to thank Onnontio for having encouraged them to fight bravely against their new enemies of the Cat Nation, and for having exhorted them never again to war against the French. Thy voice, said he, Onnontio is wonderful, to produce in my breast at one time two effects entirely dissimilar thou animatest me to war, and softenest my heart by the thoughts of peace ; thou art great both in peace and war, mild to those whom thou We wish thee to love us, and we will love the French for thy lovest, and terrible to thine enemies. ;

sake.

In concluding these thanks, the Onontaga Chief took up the word.

Listen Ondessonk, said he to

my mouth. My breast contains the sentiments of the Iroquois Nations, and my tongue responds faithfully to my breast. Thou wilt tell Onnontio four me

;

five entire nations speak to thee through

things, the sum of all our councils. 1.

We are willing to acknowledge Him of whom thou hast spoken, who is the master of our lives,

who is unknown to us. 2.

Our council tree is this day planted at Onnontaga

--meaning that that would

be, henceforth, the

place of their meetings and of their negotiations for peace. 2.

We conjure you to select on the banks of our great lake an advantageous site for a French

settlement.

Fix yourself in the heart of the country, since you ought to possess our hearts.