The Queen's laws must be obeyed all over the country, both by the whites and the Indians.

It is not alone that we wish to prevent Indians from molesting the whites, it is also to prevent the whites from molesting or doing harm to the Indians.

The Queen's soldiers are just as much for the protection of the Indians as for the white man.

The Commissioners made an appointment to meet you at a certain time, but on account of bad weather on river and lake, we are late, which we are sorry for, but are glad to meet so many of you here to-day.
"We understand stories have been told you, that if you made a treaty with us you would become servants and slaves; but we wish you to understand that such is not the case, but that you will be just as free after signing a treaty as you are now.

The treaty is a free offer; take it or not, just as you please.