This is because the Silver-man has always dealt fairly with the Indian, and won his respect and gratitude in return.

Now, in time of peril this trader dares to believe in their good faith toward him and his.

'T is because of this I know so well all that is going on without, and have been able to inform Captain Heald of much his scouts were unable to discover.

From the first there have been two factions among the savages gathered yonder; and whether we live or die may depend upon which counsel prevails among them--that of peace or that of war.

Until within an hour I have hoped it might be peace,--that the older chiefs would hold their young men in control, and the red wampum be not seen at Dearborn.