The boy had always been a rude, contumacious fellow, and at the next lecture day Mr.Eliot turned to the Sachem, and lamented over these faults, but added that the first step to reforming him would be for his father to set the example by a confession of his own sins, which were neither few nor light.
The Sachem's pride was subdued.

He stood up and openly declared his offences, lamenting over them with deep sincerity.

The boy was so touched that he made humble confession in his turn, and entreated forgiveness.

His parents were so much moved that they wept aloud, and the board on which Cutshamakin stood was wet with his tears.

He was softened then, but, poor man, he said: "My heart is but very little better than it was, and I am afraid it will be as bad again as it was before.