do not like war, they do not like revenge. The Peigans
may go free."
Considering the fewness of their numbers, this was
bold language to use towards the Indians; but the boldest
is generally the best policy on such occasions. Moreover,
Cameron felt that, being armed with rifles, while
the Indians had only bows and arrows, the trappers had
a great advantage over them.
The Indian who had spoken before now rose and said
he was sorry there should be any cause of difference