Four of these were members of the Wyandot tribe, and three belonged to Pontiac's band of Ottawas.

The Wyandots were known to Paully, and as he had no news of the situation at Detroit, and no suspicion of danger to himself, he readily admitted them to his quarters.

The Indians produced a calumet and handed it to Paully in token of friendship.

As the pipe passed from lip to lip a warrior appeared at the door of the room and raised his arm.

It was the signal for attack.
Immediately Paully was seized by the Indians, two of whom had placed themselves on either side of him.