The Tory, Coleman, whispered to Braxton Wyatt, but Timmendiquas was the only one who spoke aloud.
"Thayendanegea," he said, "I, and the Wyandots who are with me, have come far.

We expected to return long ago to the lands on the Ohio, but we were with you in your village, and now, when Manitou has turned his face from you for the time, we will not leave you.

We stay and fight by your side." Thayendanegea stood up, and Timmendiquas stood up, also.
"You are a great chief, White Lightning of the Wyandots," he said, "and you and I are brothers.

I shall be proud and happy to have such a mighty leader fighting with me.

We will have vengeance for this.