Warriors and even women were to enter the fort as if on a friendly visit and take up positions of advantage in the streets, in readiness to strike with tomahawks, knives, and guns, all which they were to have concealed beneath their blankets.

At the council Pontiac was to address Gladwyn and, in pretended friendship, hand him a wampum belt.

If it were wise to strike, he would on presenting the belt hold its reverse side towards Gladwyn.

This was to be the signal for attack.

Instantly blankets were to be thrown aside and the officers were to be shot down.