They have therefore sent us to say that, if you will surrender, a small fine only shall be imposed upon you; and that your soldiers may retire to their villages, after having laid down their arms.

While you are talking about this, we shall be glad if you will give us some provisions; for we have lost our way in the bush, coming here, and need food." "If you follow me into the village," one of the chiefs said, "provisions shall be served to you, while we talk over what you say.

We shall be glad of peace; for we see that, however strongly we make our stockades, your soldiers always take them.

Our men are beginning to long to return to their people, for they have fought many times, and already have begun to complain.

Do you guarantee our safety, if we return with you to your fort ?" "I can promise that," Lisle said.