This accordingly took place, and was attended by about a thousand Indians, whose equipment generally might be considered very imposing.

The council was opened by General Brock, who informed the Indians that he was ordered by their great father to come to their assistance, and, with their aid, to drive the Americans from Fort Detroit.

His speech was highly applauded, and Tecumseh was unanimously called upon to speak in reply.

He commenced with expressions of joy, that their father beyond the great salt lake (meaning the king of England) had at length awoke from his long sleep, and permitted his warriors to come to the assistance of his red children, who had never ceased to remain steady in their friendship, and were now all ready to shed their last drop of blood in their great father's service.

After some speeches from other chiefs, and replies thereto, the council broke up.