He then spoke of King Philip's War, which began in 1675, and terminated with the death of King Philip, in the following year.

Philip was a proud, fierce Indian, whom Mr.Eliot had vainly endeavored to convert to the Christian faith.
"It must have been a great anguish to the apostle," continued Grandfather, "to hear of mutual slaughter and outrage between his own countrymen and those for whom he felt the affection of a father.

A few of the praying Indians joined the followers of King Philip.

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." "Oh no!" exclaimed Clara.