own Nation and thereby obtain forgiveness for the offence which caused their banishment[.] Though the Enasas are sensible of this treachery from dire Experience the still Encourage the perpetual presence of Strangers[.] For they sometimes find it convenient to make use of them as Interpreters to traffic with the many Indians that resort to that quarter in the summer season and sometimes as Ambassadors to distant nations for arranging differences[.]

I happened to be acquainted with one of the strangers, who was of the Arriqira Tribe and had lived with the mandanes for many years[.] He was a handsome and a bold fellow – but of very incorrect principles and was the cause of much bloo-shed to his protectors – who having confidence in him – employed him occasionally as an Ambassador – but having been in the habit of betraying his trust, by giving information to the Enemy – his treachery was at length discovered[.] In consequence a consultation of the wise men took place and his death

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