A greater number fought on the side of the English.

In the course of the war, the little community of red people whom Mr.Eliot had begun to civilize, was scattered, and probably never was restored to a flourishing condition.

But his zeal did not grow cold; and only about five years before his death he took great pains in preparing a new edition of the Indian Bible." "I do wish Grandfather," cried Charley, "you would tell us all about the battles in King Philip's war." "O, no!" exclaimed Clara.

"Who wants to hear about tomahawks and scalping knives!" "No, Charley," replied Grandfather, "I have no time to spare in talking about battles.

You must be content with knowing that it was the bloodiest war that the Indians had ever waged against the white men; and that, at its close, the English set King Philip's head upon a pole." "Who was the captain of the English ?" asked Charley.
"Their most noted captain was Benjamin Church,--a very famous warrior," said Grandfather.