He saw no one except the squaw who brought him corn and meat.

On that day two savages came for him and led him into the immense council-lodge of the Five Nations.

Cornplanter sat between his right-hand chiefs, Big Tree and Half Town, and surrounded by the other chiefs of the tribes.

An aged Indian stood in the center of the lodge and addressed the others.

The listening savages sat immovable, their faces as cold and stern as stone masks.