6/22 Let us send some wise men to invite them to return to their fathers; let our chiefs offer them wood, land, and water. I have said." As long as I spoke, the deepest silence reigned over the whole assembly; but as soon as I sat down, and began smoking, there was a general movement, which showed me that I had made an impression. The old great chief rose, however, and the murmurs were hushed. He spoke:-- "Owato Wanisha has spoken. |