13/23 You may address him as an equal. Our General Schuyler would so address him. The corps of officers in this regiment can scarce do less, I think." Major Parr nodded, quietly offered his hand to the silent Siwanois, and, holding that warrior's sinewy fist in an iron grip that matched it, named him to Captain Simpson. Then, looking at me, he said slowly, in English: "Mayaro is a great chief among his people--great in war, wise in council and debate. The Sagamore of the Siwanois Mohicans is welcome in this army and at the headquarters of this regiment. |