The Indian was easily seduced by this radiant project, which the old squatter fluttered before his eyes.
An alliance defensive and offensive was struck up.
It was Tubash-Shah who suggested the treacherous visit of the redskins on the occasion of the great marriage.
In order to facilitate the attack on the settlement, old Lagrenay sent a secret message to the squatters, who fell into the trap prepared for them. Tubash-Shah was outside, waiting to take them, when he himself was made prisoner.
This nearly spoiled all. But, after only half an hour's detention, Tubash escaped.
He joined his expectant companions, and the plantation was at once attacked on all sides by Indians.
But the Americans were on the watch, and received the redskins in a way that rather surprised them.
Tom Mitchell, warned by his spies, had given them sufficient hints, while himself preparing.
One hundred and fifty outlaws, under the orders of Tête de Plume, had been secretly sent into the fort by George Clinton.
He had then, with Charbonneau, gone and concealed himself near Lagrenay's hut.