There was rejoicing in the fort when the reinforcement marched in.

This additional strength in men and provisions, it was expected, would enable the garrison to hold out for at least another month, within which time soldiers would arrive in sufficient force to drive the Indians away.
In the meantime Pontiac was becoming alarmed.

He had expected an easy victory, and was not prepared for a protracted siege.

He had drawn on the French settlers for supplies; his warriors had slain cattle and taken provisions without the consent of the owners.

Leaders in the settlement now waited on Pontiac, making complaint.
He professed to be fighting for French rule, and expressed sorrow at the action of his young men, promising that in future the French should be paid.