Many scalps have been taken, those of women and children, too, and men have died at the stake.

I have felt shame for their deeds, Ware, and it will bring punishment upon my brethren, the Iroquois.

It will make so great a noise in the world that many soldiers will come, and the villages of the Iroquois will cease to be." "I think it is so, Timmendiquas," said Henry.

"But you will be far away then in your own land." The chief drew himself up a little.
"I shall remain with the Iroquois," he said.

"I have promised to help them, and I must do so." "I can't blame you for that," said Henry, "but I am glad that you do not seek the scalps of women and children.