"What did Williamson say?
Tell us what you learned ?" "Wait--directly," answered Heckewelder, sitting down and covering his face with his hands.

There was a long silence.

At length he raised his white face and spoke calmly: "Gentlemen, the Village of Peace is doomed.

I entreated Captain Williamson to help us, but he refused.

Said he dared not interfere.
I prayed that he would speak at least a word to Girty, but he denied my request." "Where are the converts ?" "Imprisoned in the church, every one of them except Benny.