crossed the brook to the Indian camp, and were guided

to the principal lodge by Pee-eye-em. Here a great

council was held, and the proposed attempt at negotiations

for peace with their ancient enemies fully discussed.

While they were thus engaged, and just as

Pee-eye-em had, in the energy of an enthusiastic peroration,

burst the blue surtout

almost

up to the collar, a

distant rushing sound was heard, which caused every