On the 12th of the month a delegation from these tribes came to the fort bearing a pipe of peace.

Gladwyn knew from experience how little they were to be trusted, but he gave them a seemingly cordial welcome.

A chief named Wapocomoguth acted as spokesman, and stated that the tribes represented regretted 'their bad conduct' and were ready to enter into a treaty of peace.

Gladwyn replied that it was not in his power to grant peace to Indians who without cause had attacked the troops of their father the king of England; only the commander-in-chief could do that; but he consented to a cessation of hostilities.

He did this the more willingly as the fort was short of food, and the truce would give him a chance to lay in a fresh stock of provisions.
As the autumn frosts were colouring the maples with brilliant hues, the Potawatomis, Wyandots, and Chippewas set out for fields where game was plentiful; but for a time Pontiac with his Ottawas remained, threatening the garrison, and still strong in his determination to continue the siege.