One of these emissaries, Louis Latinac, an officer of considerable talent, proved an able instigator to mischief.

He persuaded them, against the better reason of their older chiefs, to the rejection of every overture for peace.

Their successes at Fort Loudon were, perhaps, sufficient arguments for the continuance of war, but there were others not less potent.

The king of France was now to be their ally in place of him of Great Britain.

The one "great father" was no less able than the other to minister to their appetites and necessities.