Freedom or death for the captives awaited the wave of his hand.

His impassive face gave not the slightest inkling of what to expect.

Therefore the prisoners were forced to stand there with throbbing hearts while the chieftain waited the customary dignified interval before addressing the council.
"Wingenund has heard the Delaware wise men and warriors.

The white Indian opens not his lips; his silence broods evil for the palefaces.

Pipe wants the blood of the white men; the Shawnee chief demands the stake.