It should be borne in mind that we have the narrative from the white man only.

The Indians have had no opportunity to tell their story.
Mr.Brodhead, in his valuable history of New York, gives the following account of the untoward scenes which immediately ensued, compiling from the most ancient records: "But Hudson, perceiving their intent, would suffer none of them to enter the vessel.

Two canoes, full of warriors, then came under the stern, and shot a flight of arrows into the yacht.

A few muskets were discharged in retaliation, and two or three of the assailants were killed.

Some hundred Indians then assembled at the Point to attack the Half Moon, as she drifted slowly by; but a cannon-shot killed two of them, whereupon the rest fled into the woods.